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1954 Nash Metropolitan Series 541
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker Nash
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 85 inches
Length 149.5 inches
Width 61.5 inches
Height
Front Tread 45.3 inches
Rear Tread 44.8 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 73.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 2 37/64 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 42@4500
Rated Horsepower 10.63
Torque 62@2400
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On right front of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Zenith
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.44 to 1
2nd 1.54
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 7.3 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.63 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Cam & lever
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 8 inches
Rear Size 8 inches
Emergency
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.2 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 10.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 7.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Additional Information

Technical Service Manual (Metropolitan)Los 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 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit 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
Anniversary Gold Poly
Caribbean Blue Green
Black
Willow Green
Spanish Red
Remington Gray Poly
Pinehurst Green
Brussels Blue Poly
Collegiate Maroon Poly
Croton Green
Sherwood Green Poly
Parisian Blue
Malibu Ivory
Mist (Green) Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
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