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| 1952 Chrysler Imperial 8 Series C54 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,411.00 | |
| No. Produced | 21,711 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,350lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 131.5 inches | |
| Length | 213.125 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 65.75 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57.125 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 9/32 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 331 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.51 | |
| Torque | 312@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting C52-8-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fluid-Matic 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 | 3.36 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 | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 13.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 7753601 to 7763596 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes 1951 & 1952 models. | |||
| References | |
| 1952 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 |
| 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 January 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1951 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1952 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Banner Red | ||
| Huron Blue | ||
| Superior Blue | ||
| Ivy Green Metallic | ||
| Gull Gray | ||
| Sonora Tan | ||
| Yuma Beige | ||
| Tucson Ivory | ||
| Jungle Green Metallic | ||
| Florida Green | ||
| Majestic Maroon | ||
| Monitor Gray | ||
| Coffee Brown Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Std | |
| Power brakes | Std | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Heater | Opt | |