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De Soto Firesweep

(1957 model)

Brief specs of 1957 De Soto Firesweep

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4920 cm3 / 300.2 cu in / 300.2 cu in, 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 414.0 N·m / 305.4 lb·ft / 305.4 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)De SotoIssued from1957
ModelFiresweepIssued until
SerieFiresweepNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerDe SotoCountryFR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5486 mm / 216.0 in / 216.0 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1937 mm / 76.3 in / 76.3 inDry weight
Height1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3099 mm / 122.0 in / 122.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.77  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.38 m2 / 25.7 sq ft / 25.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supply1 Ca carbEngine displacement4920 cm3 / 300.2 cu in / 300.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity615.00 cm3/cylinder / 37.530 cu in/cylinder / 37.530 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque414.0 N·m / 305.4 lb·ft / 305.4 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.6 kW / 92.0 hp / 92.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output34.9 kW/l / 0.766 bhp/cu in / 0.766 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque84.2 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Torsion barSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of De Soto Firesweep

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