Specifications DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)

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Basic information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
Engine power295 KM – 295 KM
Years of production1958 r. – 1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of doors5
Number of seats6

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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineShopper 5.9 V8 (295 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight1851 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineShopper 5.9 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears2
Type of automatic gearboxPowerFlite
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineShopper 5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Type of automatic gearboxTorqueFlite
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineExplorer 5.9 V8 (295 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats9
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight1873 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineExplorer 5.9 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats9
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears2
Type of automatic gearboxPowerFlite
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
VersionFiresweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
EngineExplorer 5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors5
Start of production1958 r.
End of production1959 r.
Body typeStation wagon
Number of seats9
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank76 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5489 mm
Width1999 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1547 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Turning circle14.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Type of automatic gearboxTorqueFlite
Front suspensionIndependent twist suspension on two transverse arms
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter279 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno