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| 1952 Crosley Hotshot & Supersports Series VC | ||
| Super Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $953.00 | |
| No. Produced | 358 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Crosley | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 1,175lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 85 inches | |
| Length | 137 inches | |
| Width | 51 inches | |
| Height | 51 inches | |
| Front Tread | 40 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 40 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 44 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 1/2 & 2 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.0 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 26.5@5200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 10 | |
| Torque | 33@3300 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Continued from previous yr. | |
| Engine No. Location | On crankcase, front left side. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Spur | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.29 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.72 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.29 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 6.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral | ||
| Differential Ratio | 5.17 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | J-beam longitudinal springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| 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 | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 4.5 x 12 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 6.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 2 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 4 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | VC40001 & up | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On dash engine side. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes both models for this series. | |||
| References | |
| 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) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||