In 1952, the FireDome became DeSoto's solution to the ending of the large family members cars powered through inline six cylinder engines. Underneath the hood from the four-door, six-passenger sedan was a powerful Hemi-Head V-eight engine producing 160 horsepower which was able to propell the FireDome to a top speed of around 100 mph.

The 3700 pound vehicle could race from zero-to-sixty in 15.5 seconds, about five seconds quicker than its nearest competitor.

In 1953 the whole DeSoto model lineup was restyled, adorned in chrome and given luxurious amenities and a cozy interior, all for a base price of $2740. Throughout the 1953 model year, around 64,211 examples were produced.

The FireDome was huge and luxurious. The ride was smooth and the list of offered options seemed to be endless. By 1958 the horsepower had increased to over 300 with the option of the 361 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine. Zero-to-sixty now takes just under eight seconds with a leading speed of 115 mph.

By the closing of the 1960's, DeSoto was struggling to find buyers because of its automobiles. So that they could retain and acquire buyers, DeSoto offered the FireDome in twenty-six solids or 190 two-tone combinations.

The FireDome stayed in production until 1960. Production of every DeSoto's came to a close on 30th November, 1960 right after 32 years in production.