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1952 Plymouth Cambridge P23 Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,608.00
No. Produced 179,417
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,104lbs
Wheelbase 118.5 inches
Length 193.875 inches
Width 73.375 inches
Height 64.625 inches
Front Tread 55.875 inches
Rear Tread 58 7/16 inches
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
Type Single downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent lateral control coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
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-2315577801 to P-2315662660 & P-2322159601 to P-2322181520 & P-2326045701 to P-2326049991 & P-2326518201 to P-2326523546. No. produced includes 1951-1952 models.

Preview of 1952 PlymouthDetroit 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 SavoyDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1952 Plymouth - Cambridge Cranbrook BelvedereDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless 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 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
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