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Year Series
1958 Firesweep V8 1958
1959 Firesweep V8 1959

Firesweep V8 1959 (MS1-L)

 
Production1959 Items produced20834
Coachwork
ManufacturerDe Soto
 Details DesignerDe Soto
Wheelbase309 mm
Weight1805 mm
Drive
DriveRear wheel drive
Engine
1.  8 Cyl 5916 cm³ 290 Hp
ConfigurationV8 OHC four stroke
8 Cylinder2 Valves/Cylinder
Capacity5916 cm³Power290 Hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque390.0 Nm @ 2400 rpm
Bore104.8 mmStroke85.9 mm
Compression10.0:1
CoolingWater
FuelGasoline