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| 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Series 27 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,756.00 | |
| No. Produced | 32,962 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,328lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 202.5 inches | |
| Width | 75 11/16 inches | |
| Height | 63 3/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 7/32 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 3/64 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 268.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.7 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 118@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 222@2200 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, 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 | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent lateral control coil springs | ||
| 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 | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Transmission | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door pillar & on lip on left front of block. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A8WS1001 to A8WS3444, F8WS1001 to F8WS2312, K8WS1001 to K8WS6109, L8WS1001 to L8WS3920, P8WS1001 to P8WS16833, C8WS1001 to C8WS3440, W8WS1001 to W8WS3736, A8WH1001 to A8WH18358, C8WH1001 to C8WH20083, F8WH1001 to F8WH10897, K8WH1001 to K8WH39194, L8WH1001 to L8WH23732, P8WH1001 to P8WH89530, W8WH1001 to W8WH22776. No. produced includes all models for this series. Add'l 218,602 produced with Hydramatic trans. | |||