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| 1952 Studebaker Champion DeLuxe Series 12G | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,462.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,610lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 197 9/16 inches | |
| Width | 70 11/16 inches | |
| Height | 61.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 54 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 169.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 85@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 21.6 | |
| Torque | 138@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting 911501 & C36722 | |
| Engine No. Location | On front left corner and left side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 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 | 8 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| 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 | 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 | 6.4 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 10 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | G1115501 to G1197180 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door lock post. Add'l Serial Nos.: G907301 toG917641 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Studebaker Supp-1951 Pass Car Shop Man'l - 1952 Models 12G & 3H | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| 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 | Concord Blue | |
| Aqua Green | ||
| Surf Gray | ||
| Cuban Red | ||
| Nocturne Blue | ||
| Piedmont Gray | ||
| Tahoe Green | ||
| Shell Ivory | ||
| Shadow Green | ||
| Walnut Brown | ||
| Corning Olive | ||
| Spartan Rust | ||
| Venice Red | ||
| London Gray | ||
| Velvet Black | ||
| Maui Blue | ||
| Rio Green | ||
| Sahara Sand | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Studebaker automatic transmission | Opt | |