For 1955 the Firedome was demoted to entry level status when Chrysler dropped the six cylinder Powermaster and added the Fireflite above it, but it kept its V8, whose displacement rose from 276 to 291 cubic inches with a larger bore and a boost to 185 horsepower. It came with many features and interior upgrades that the Powermaster had lacked, and the two speed Powerflite automatic was advertised as optional.
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Source Wikipedia: DeSoto (automobile)Lead paragraph, producertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, producer
manufactured and marketed by the DeSoto division of Chrysler Corporation
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Still, the Firedome retained its V8 engine, but increasing the 276 c.i. displacement to 291 c.i. with a larger bore, a power boost to 185 horsepower
Year: 1955 demotion
In 1955, Chrysler dropped its 6-cylinder DeSoto Powermaster series and added the topline Fireflite series, pushing the Firedome down to entry level status.
1955 demotion
In 1955, Chrysler dropped its 6-cylinder DeSoto Powermaster series and added the topline Fireflite series, pushing the Firedome down to entry level status.
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manufactured and marketed by the DeSoto division of Chrysler Corporation
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