DeSoto
Firesweep 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite · 1958 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
Variant
5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1958
General Information
Production Start
1958 year
Production End
1959 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
295 HP
Displacement
5916 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104,65 mm
Piston Stroke
85,85 mm
Compression Ratio
10:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5514 mm
Width
1999 mm
Height
1394 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm