DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite
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DeSoto Firesweep:
The DeSoto Firesweep is an automobile that was produced by DeSoto from 1957 through 1959.
The Firesweep was a lower-priced entry that combined a Dodge shell and chassis with a DeSoto bumper and grill. 1957 models were sold only as imports in Canada. While the Firesweep featured DeSoto's signature tailfins, the front clip was based on the Dodge Coronet. The most telling feature was the headlight design, housed under heavily chromed lids typical of Dodge. Firesweep grilles were similar to those on other contemporary DeSoto models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I 4-Door Sedan Overview:
DeSoto Firesweep (I 4-Door Sedan). With 434 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
Performance Verdict
Paired with the PowerFlite 2-speed automatic, this V8 offered relaxed and effortless driving, prioritizing smoothness over outright acceleration compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was likely similar to the manual, possibly slightly worse in certain conditions due to the older automatic transmission design.
Best Use Case:
Comfortable city driving, relaxed highway cruising
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic American styling and presence
- • Smooth and powerful V8 engine for its time
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for six passengers
- • Relatively robust mechanicals for the era
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Large turning circle and handling characteristics typical of the era
- • Maintenance can be challenging due to age and parts availability
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | DeSoto |
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| Model: | Firesweep |
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| Generation: | I 4-Door Sedan |
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| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite |
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| Start of production: | 1956 |
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| End of production: | 1957 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 6 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 245 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 46 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 434 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | S27 |
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| Engine displacement: | 5326 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 19.9 l |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93.73 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 96.52 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 10.2° |
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| Length: | 5481 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1986 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1440 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 3099 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1547 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1516 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 925 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1458 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 137 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.1 m |
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| Approach angle: | 18.9° |
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| Departure angle: | 12.9° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 2 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | PowerFlite |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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Behind the wheel of the DeSoto Firesweep. How does it handle on the road?