DeSoto's hemi engine continued to grow steadily as the years went on, and in 1956 a DeSoto Fireflite powered by a 330cubic-inch V8 was chosen as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500. Although the ...

The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible, which made a memorable appearance in the film Touch of Evil, became a symbol of 1950s style, power, and elegance. Its 5.4-liter V8 engine delivered an ...