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DeSoto Firedome
Overview
Manufacturer	DeSoto (Chrysler)
Production	1952–1959
Assembly	Los Angeles (Maywood) Assembly Jefferson Avenue Assembly
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Layout	FR layout
Related	Dodge Meadowbrook Plymouth Cranbrook
Chronology
Predecessor	DeSoto Custom

The DeSoto Firedome was a full-size automobile produced by DeSoto from 1952 to 1959.

Introduced as DeSoto's premium line of vehicles in 1953 and 1954, the Firedome also occupied the least expensive position in the model lineup during 1955 and 1956 model years before it was reclassified as a mid-range vehicle offered by DeSoto between 1957 and 1959

Topline series, 1952-54

First generation
Overview
Production	1952–1954
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine	276 cu in (4.5 L) 160 hp (119 kW) V8

The 1953 Firedome was introduced just prior to DeSoto's 25th Anniversary in 1953, and arrived as the new top series, displacing the Custom nameplate which was retired at the end of the 1952 model year. The entire De Soto model lineup was restyled and Firedome prices started at US$2,740. During the 1953 model year, approximately 64,211 examples were produced.

The Firedome could seat six passengers. It was available as a 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon, 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible. The AM radio was $85.

The Firedome was powered by a Hemi V8 engine producing 160 hp (120 kW) and had a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The car weighed 3,700 lb (1,700 kg) and had a 0–60 mph (100 km/h) time of 15.5 seconds. This was the first time that DeSoto offered an 8-cylinder engine in one of its models since 1931.