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DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)

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Door sill, left side · less certain (little data)
Frame rail – ahead of the front axle, right side · less certain (little data)
Frame rail – between the axles, left side · less certain (little data)

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) Selected Gasoline 295 KM 1957–1958
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite Selected Gasoline 295 KM 1957–1958
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite Selected Gasoline 295 KM 1957–1958
5.7 V8 (280 KM) Selected Gasoline 280 KM 1957–1958
5.7 V8 (280 KM) PowerFlite Selected Gasoline 280 KM 1957–1958
5.7 V8 (280 KM) TorqueFlite Selected Gasoline 280 KM 1957–1958

Selected engine version

PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM)

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
295 KM
Torque
522 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
522 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
87 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
295 KM
Torque
522 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
522 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
87 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
2
Type of automatic gearbox
PowerFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
295 KM
Torque
522 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
522 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
87 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TorqueFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (280 KM)

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
280 KM
Torque
515 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
5.7 V8 (280 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
280 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (280 KM) PowerFlite

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
280 KM
Torque
515 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
5.7 V8 (280 KM) PowerFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
280 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
2
Type of automatic gearbox
PowerFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (280 KM) TorqueFlite

Gasoline · 1957–1958

Engine power
280 KM
Torque
515 Nm
Engine displacement
5,735 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
Engine
5.7 V8 (280 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1957
End of production
1958
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine displacement
5735 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
16.1 l
Power
280 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5540 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TorqueFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no