DeSoto
Firesweep PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Variant
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year
1957
General Information
Production Start
1957 year
Production End
1958 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
295 HP
Displacement
5735 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
103,12 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
87 L
Dimensions
Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm