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| 1952 Mercury Custom Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 83,475 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 73B | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | 206 13/16 inches | |
| Width | 73.5 inches | |
| Height | 62.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 255.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 125@3700 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 211@2050 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent, short and long arm | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On the right hand door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all 73 sedans. Serial Nos.: 52LP10001M to 52WA19422M, 52ME10001M to 52ME65500M, 52LA10001M to 52LA38763M, 52SL10001M to 52SL86300M | |||