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De Soto Firesweep

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.50 mm × 96.50 mm 3.68 in × 3.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.9 litre 4920 cc (300.237 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 233.2 PS (230.0 bhp) (171.5 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque 414.0 Nm (305 ft·lb) (42.2 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
bmep 1057.4 kPa (153.4 psi)
Specific torque 84.15 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 615 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3099 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 5486 mm
Length (inches) 216 in
Width (milimeters) 1937 mm
Width (inches) 76.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1448 mm
Height (inches) 57 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 43.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 De Soto Firesweep PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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