These are standard specifications for the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,900-$3,500 |
| Weight : | 3670 lbs | 1664.684 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BBD-2871S 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1959 : | 45,734 |
| Total 1959 Firesweep production : | 20,834 |
| 1959 DeSoto Firesweep | |
| 2-Door Sportman 2 dr. 6 P : | 5,481 |
| 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 1,179 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 596 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,649 |
| Sportman 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,875 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,054 |
Handling
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 DeSoto Firesweep FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep has lengths of 216.10 and 217.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep cost when new?A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep cost approximately $2,900 to $3,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep was offered as a 2-Door Sportman, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportman, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1959? A: DeSoto produced 45,734 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Firesweeps were produced? A: DeSoto produced 20,834 examples of the Firesweep in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The engine powering the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep?
How many 1959 DeSoto Firesweep were produced?
How powerful was the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? Was the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep popular? Was the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep has lengths of 216.10 and 217.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep cost when new?A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep cost approximately $2,900 to $3,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep was offered as a 2-Door Sportman, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportman, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1959? A: DeSoto produced 45,734 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Firesweeps were produced? A: DeSoto produced 20,834 examples of the Firesweep in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The engine powering the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1959 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firesweep had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.Similar Vehicles
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