1957 - De Soto - Firesweep

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Firesweep 1957
2. Firesweep
General Information
Make De Soto
Model Firesweep
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3099 mm     (122 in)
Front Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 5486 mm     (216 in)
Width 1937 mm     (76,3 in)
Height 1448 mm     (57 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4920 cc     (300,24 cu in)
Bore 93,5 mm     (3,68 in)
Stroke 96,5 mm     (3,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 615 cc/cylinder    (37,53 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 230 HP     (171,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 414 N.m     (305,5 lb.ft ,  42,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 372,2 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,7 HP/litre    (34,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,73 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)