In 1955 Chrysler dropped the six cylinder Powermaster series and added the Fireflite as the top line, which pushed the Firedome down to entry level while it kept its V8, enlarged with a bigger bore and more power, and gained many features the Powermaster lacked. Power rose again for 1956. A three speed manual gearbox was standard though few were built, and the Powerflite automatic was optional. Its model years run from 1955 to 1956.
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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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WikipediaEntry-level series 1955-1956
In 1955, Chrysler dropped its 6-cylinder DeSoto Powermaster series and added the topline Fireflite series, pushing the Firedome down to entry level status.
Year: Entry-level series 1955-1956
In 1955, Chrysler dropped its 6-cylinder DeSoto Powermaster series and added the topline Fireflite series, pushing the Firedome down to entry level status.
Entry-level series 1955-1956, passage 2
In 1956, the Firedome V-8 got another boost in horsepower, to 230 H.P., an increase of 45 horsepower over the previous year.
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manufactured and marketed by the DeSoto division of Chrysler Corporation
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