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1952 Chrysler Imperial 8 Series C54
Newport
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,753.00
No. Produced 3,450
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,380lbs
Wheelbase 131.5 inches
Length 213.125 inches
Width 75.75 inches
Height 65.25 inches
Front Tread 57.125 inches
Rear Tread 58 9/32 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 180@4000
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 312@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C52-8-1001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Fluid-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent lateral control coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 6
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 13.5 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 7753601 to 7763596
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes 1951 & 1952 models.

1952 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Banner Red
Huron Blue
Superior Blue
Ivy Green Metallic
Gull Gray
Sonora Tan
Yuma Beige
Tucson Ivory
Jungle Green Metallic
Florida Green
Majestic Maroon
Monitor Gray
Coffee Brown Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsStd
Power brakesStd
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
HeaterOpt
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