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1952 Nash Statesman Custom Series 5240
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,332.00
No. Produced 13,660
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 5255
Weight 3,070lbs
Wheelbase 114.25 inches
Length 201 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 61.75 inches
Front Tread 55.5 inches
Rear Tread 59 11/16 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 195.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.10 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.35 to 1
Brake Horsepower 88@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 150@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Starting S308001
Engine No. Location On right front of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.62 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.40 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
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
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side of dash under hood.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: K519001 to K562291 & KC37001 to KC42976. Rear axle ratio of 4.10 optional.

Tech Svc Man'l for 1952 Ambassador Statesman & Rambler SeriesLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Cruiser Gray
Champagne Ivory
Pan American Red
Sea Mist Gray
Forest Green
Greenwich Green Poly.
Harvard Maroon
Meadow Green
Tuxedo Blue Dark
Willow Green
Academy Blue Poly
Trooper Tan Poly
Sky Line Blue
Autumn Rust Poly
Anniversary Gold Poly
Caribbean Blue Green
Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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