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DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon

Compare all 3 engine versions of the DeSoto Firesweep Firesweep I Station Wagon, then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.

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Engine versions

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.3 V8 (245 KM) Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1956–1957
5.3 V8 (245 KM) PowerFlite Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1956–1957
5.3 V8 (245 KM) TorqueFlite Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1956–1957

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (245 KM)

Gasoline · 1956–1957

Engine power
245KM
Torque
434Nm
Engine displacement
5,326cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon
Engine
5.3 V8 (245 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S27
Engine displacement
5326 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
93.73 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
19.9 l
Power
245 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
434 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5522 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Turning circle
13.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

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

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (245 KM) PowerFlite

Gasoline · 1956–1957

Engine power
245KM
Torque
434Nm
Engine displacement
5,326cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon
Engine
5.3 V8 (245 KM) PowerFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S27
Engine displacement
5326 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
93.73 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
19.9 l
Power
245 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
434 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5522 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Turning circle
13.4 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 brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (245 KM) TorqueFlite

Gasoline · 1956–1957

Engine power
245KM
Torque
434Nm
Engine displacement
5,326cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Version
Firesweep I Station Wagon
Engine
5.3 V8 (245 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S27
Engine displacement
5326 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
93.73 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
19.9 l
Power
245 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
434 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5522 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Turning circle
13.4 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 brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no