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| 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook P23 Series | ||
| Chassis | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 4,171 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118.5 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 55.875 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 7/16 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 217.8 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 97@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 25.3 | |
| Torque | 175@1200 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting P-23-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Near front, upper left side of block & left front side of block between no. 1 & no. 2 cylinders. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Ball and Ball | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.83 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.25 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 | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| 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 | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 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 | On left front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: P-2312906701 to P-2313066238 & P-2320485001 to P-2320516075 & P-2325125301 to P-2325134190 & P-2325546101 to P-2325555957. No. produced includes 1951-1952 models. | |||
| References | |
| Preview of 1952 Plymouth | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1952 Plymouth - Concord Suburban Savoy | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1952 Plymouth - Cambridge Cranbrook Belvedere | 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 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 | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Mexico Red | ||
| Plymouth Cream | ||
| Wedgwood Blue | ||
| Sterling Gray | ||
| Luna Gray | ||
| Nile Green | ||
| Empire Maroon | ||
| Belmont Blue Metallic | ||
| Mint Green | ||
| Suede | ||
| Sable Bronze Dark Metallic | ||
| Lido Green Metallic | ||
| Sable Bronze Light Metallic | ||
| Dawn Gray | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||