1952 DeSoto Firedome

1952 Desoto Firedome hosted a 160-horsepower V8 engine under its hood making it one of the hottest cars of the year. This was the first year that DeSoto offered a V8 engine option since 1930. A new Firedome could be bought with power steering, power brakes and shiftless drive.

 

 

 

 

1952 DeSoto Firedome Specification and Production

Model Number	Body Style & Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Firedome Series
S17	Not Available	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,740	3,760 lbs	35,651
S17	Not Available	2 dr Club Coupe - 6P	$2,718	3,675 lbs	5,699
S17	Not Available	2 dr Sport Hardtop - 6P	$3,078	3,850 lbs	3,000
S17	Not Available	2 dr Convertible Coupe - 6P	$3,183	3,950 lbs	850
S17	Not Available	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,377	4,080 lbs	550
S17	Not Available	4 dr Station Wagon - 8P	$3,547	4,325 lbs	80

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Firedome	125.5 in	208.4 in	Not Available	56.3 in	59.6 in	7.60 x 15
Firedome Station Wagon - 8P	139.5 in	224.4 in		56.3 in	59.6 in	8.20 x 15

1952 DeSoto Firedome Gallery

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