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| 1951 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe Series C51-2 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,206.00 | |
| No. Produced | 75,513 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,775lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125.5 inches | |
| Length | 207.25 inches | |
| Width | 75.125 inches | |
| Height | 64.875 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 5/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 9/16 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 250.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 116@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 28.3 | |
| Torque | 208@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting C51-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Left front side of block near generator. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Prestomatic 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 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 6 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 7.6 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 70891001 to 70952163 & 67026001 to 67033209. No. produced includes 1951 & 1952 models. | |||
| References | |
| 1951 Chrysler Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Preview of 1951 Chrysler | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age December 1945 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Motor Age January 1951 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Gulf Green | ||
| Scotch Green | ||
| Stone Gray | ||
| Haze Blue | ||
| GunMetallical Gray | ||
| Newport Blue | ||
| Crown Maroon | ||
| Equador Blue | ||
| Foam Green | ||
| Juniper Green | ||
| Continental Green | ||
| Quabec Gray | ||
| Arizona Beige | ||
| Buckskin Tan | ||
| Indian Brown | ||
| Holiday Red | ||
| Belvedere Ivory | ||
| Black | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Presto-matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Heater | Opt | |