1958 DeSoto Firesweep Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1957 - 1959
Price :	$2,890-$3,405
Weight :	3660 lbs \| 1660.148 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

Transmission:
3 Automatic Pushbutton TorqueFlite , 2 Automatic PowerFlite

Production Figures

Total DeSoto Production for 1958 :	49,445
Total 1958 Firesweep production :	19,414
1958 DeSoto Firesweep
4-Door Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P :	3,003
9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	1,125
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	700
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	7,646
Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P :	5,635
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	1,305

Dimension(s)

Sportsman

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,920
Weight :	3660 lbs \| 1660.148 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

4-Door Sportsman

Exterior
Price :	$2,950
Weight :	3720 lbs \| 1687.364 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Chassis # LS19633
Engine # L-350 38179
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Exterior
Price :	$3,220
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,270
Weight :	3950 lbs \| 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

9-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,405
Weight :	3980 lbs \| 1805.298 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	216.5 in \| 5499 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	60.9 in \| 1547 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Rear : Live axle

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.50x14

1958 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,600
Avg. Home :	$12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep has a length of 216.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep cost when new?A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep cost approximately $2,890 to $3,405 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep was offered as a 4-Door Sportsman, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep had 8.50x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1958? A: DeSoto produced 49,445 automobiles in 1958.

Q: How many 1958 Firesweeps were produced? A: DeSoto produced 19,414 examples of the Firesweep in 1958.

Q: What engine did the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The engine powering the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1958 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firesweep had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Pushbutton TorqueFlite, 2 speed Automatic PowerFlite.