1957 DeSoto Firesweep Specifications

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    • 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Model Years
    195719581959

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1957 - 1959
    Price : $2,775-$3,308
    Weight : 3673 lbs | 1666.045 kg
    V 8
    Displacement : 5588 cc | 341.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.
    Power : 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Compression : 9.25:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Carter 4-barrel Model 2588S
    Transmission:
    3 Automatic Push button

    Total DeSoto Production for 1957 : 126,514
    Total 1957 Firesweep production : 41,269
    1957 DeSoto Firesweep
    Sedan 4 P : 17,300
    Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P : 13,333
    Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P : 7,168
    Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 2,270
    Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 1,198

    Sedan

    Seating Capacity : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 215.8 in | 5481 mm.
    Width : 78.3 in | 1989 mm.
    Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
    Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
    Front Track : 60.9 in | 1547 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

    Sportsman

    Sportsman
    Chassis # 60017227
    Engine # 526A-23625
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    Auction entries : 2
    Price : $2,840
    Weight : 3915 lbs | 1775.814 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 215.8 in | 5481 mm.
    Width : 78.3 in | 1989 mm.
    Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
    Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
    Front Track : 60.9 in | 1547 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
    Tires : 8.00 x 14

    Sportsman

    Price : $2,910
    Weight : 3718 lbs | 1686.456 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 215.8 in | 5481 mm.
    Width : 78.3 in | 1989 mm.
    Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
    Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
    Front Track : 60.9 in | 1547 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
    Tires : 8.00 x 14

    Station Wagon

    Price : $3,165
    Weight : 3963 lbs | 1797.587 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 217.4 in | 5522 mm.
    Width : 78.3 in | 1989 mm.
    Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
    Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
    Front Track : 60.9 in | 1547 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

    Station Wagon

    Price : $3,308
    Weight : 3965 lbs | 1798.494 kg
    Seating Capacity : 9
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 217.4 in | 5522 mm.
    Width : 78.3 in | 1989 mm.
    Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
    Wheelbase : 122.0 in | 3099 mm.
    Front Track : 60.9 in | 1547 mm.
    Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.
    Tires : 8.00 x 14

    1957 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $4,550
    Avg. Home : $12,220
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.24

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep has lengths of 215.80 and 217.40 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep has a width of 78.30 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep cost when new?A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep cost approximately $2,775 to $3,308 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep? A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep was offered as a Sedan, Sportsman, Station Wagon.

    Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1957? A: DeSoto produced 126,514 automobiles in 1957.

    Q: How many 1957 Firesweeps were produced? A: DeSoto produced 41,269 examples of the Firesweep in 1957.

    Q: What engine did the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The engine powering the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep was a V 8 (5588 cc | 341.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM.

    Q: What transmission did the 1957 DeSoto Firesweep have? A: The 1957 DeSoto Firesweep had a 3 speed Automatic Push button gearbox.

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