1952 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet
1952 Chrysler Facts, Figures, and Specifications
The 1952 Chrysler line was introduced on December 14, 1952. This late date was due, in
a great part, to the Korean War manufacturing and pricing regulations.
Chrysler for 1952 – Cleaning Up The Styling
Chryslers were only slightly changed from the 1951 models, due mostly to Korean War manufacturing restrictions. The number of models in each line was also limited.
General Year Information – 1952 Chrysler
Chryslers were only slightly changed from the 1951 models, and the number of choices in each line were further limited. Backup lamps were now integrated into the tail lamp itself, rather than on the deck lid. As in 1951, the grille was a horizontal opening framed by two chrome bars. Parking lamps were located directly below the headlamps and part of the top bar’s side molding, that wrapped completely around the front end with a chrome bar that ran rearward to the middle of the once again wrapped around the rear roof area, emulating the style and theme of the 1950 Newport hardtop.
Rear styling still duplicated the 1950 Chrysler, with the 1951 bumper design. Interiors remained the same and the dash panel continued its padded design similar to the 1951 car.
The Windsor’s I-6 L-Head’s displacement was increased to 264.5 CID. While horsepower rose only a few, pulling power was increased due to more torque. The public was demanding more performance in their luxury cars, and the old six still lagged behind other brands. Holding on to this reliable but laggeredly engine would hurt Chrysler’s image, The current L-Head six was forced out of service in 1955, but it should have been gone before that.
1952 Chrysler Factoids
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The Windsor’s I-6 L-Head’s displacement was increased to 264.5 CID. The public was demanding more performance in their luxury cars, and the 28-year old six lagged behind other premium brands. The conservative management at Chrysler could not see that this engine diluted the brand especially now that DeSoto had its own Hemi. See the 1952 Chrysler Windsor Brochure HERE.
1952 Chrysler Facts – Models Offered
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WINDSOR SERIES C51 (6-CYL): Windsor, the lowest-priced Chrysler, that had replaced the Royal in the previous year, was a continuation of the 1951 model with only a minor change in tail lamp design. “Windsor” nameplates were located on the front fenders, above the trim moldings. Town & Country station wagons were still a part of the Windsor Series. The 2-door Club Coupe, 4-door Sedan, Station Wagon and long wheelbase model were still offered. Standard equipment mirrored 1951.
WINDSOR DELUXE C51-2 (6-CYL): The Windsor DeLuxe was identified externally by the use of “Windsor DeLuxe” as a nameplate on the front fender, above the wheelhouse opening. The Prestomatic Fluid Drive transmission was standard on this model. The new larger six-cylinder engine and tail lamp change were all that was significant for the line this year. The Club Coupe, the Traveler, and the eight-passenger models were dropped. Interior appointments were slightly upgraded over 1951 and over the Windsor series.
SARATOGA SERIES C55 – 8-CYLINDER: The Saratoga continued unchanged from the 1951 model, with only the tail lamp design with integral backup lamp as new. The eight-passenger limousine was offered in 1952, but only on special order. “Saratoga” nameplates were located on the front fenders and a the “V” ornament graced the hood and deck lid, denoting the Hemi V8. The Prestomatic Fluid Drive transmission was standard equipment. A Town & Country wagon was still part of this series and continued with V-8 power.
NEW YORKER SERIES C52 – 8-CYLINDER: The 1952 New Yorker was also a continuation of the 1951 model with the only change being the tail lamps, The Club Coupe and Town & Country wagons were dropped with the onset of 1952 production. Wheelbase was still 131.5″. As in 1951, the V-8 powered New Yorker was identified by large “V” ornaments on the hood and deck lid. “New Yorker” nameplates were placed on the front fenders. Side trim on the rear fender began above the stone shield, then dipped abruptly before continuing, horizontally, to the rear. The dash panel continued its padded design and remained similar to the previous year.
1952 Chrysler Facts – Engines
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Windsor and Windsor DeLuxe Series Engine.
L-head six-cylinder. Cast iron block. 264.5 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.438 x 4.75 inches. Compression ratio: 7.0:1. Horsepower: 119 @ 3600 RPM. Torque: 218 ft. lbs. @ 1600 RPM. Five main bearings. Carburetors: – Standard shift – Ball and Ball Model Ball and BallEX1R or EX2R; Fluid Drive M-6 transmission – B-B E9A1 Carter or Stromberg 380349.
Saratoga and New Yorker Series Engine.
V-8 overhead valve, Hemispherical Combustion Chambers. Cast Iron Block. Displacement: 331.1 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.81″ x 3.63″. Horsepower: 180 @ 4000 RPM. Torque: 312 ft. lbs. @ 2000 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Compression ratio: 7.5:1. Carburetors: Carter WCD 9315, 931SA, 931SB, or 931CS.
1952 Chrysler Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: Wheelbase: Windsor, Windsor DeLuxe and Saratoga: Long wheelbase models – 139.5″ Others – 125.5″. New Yorker: Wheelbase: 131.5″.
- Overall length: Windsor: 202.5″; Windsor DeLuxe and Saratoga: 207.8″; Long wheelbase cars: 222.1″ ; New Yorker: 214.0125″.
- Front tread: All except Limousine: 57.25″,
- Rear tread: All except Limousine: 58.282″, Limousine 66.0″.
- Overall width: All except Limousine: 75.125″ Limousine: 80.875″.
- Tires: Windsor, Windsor DeLuxe, Saratoga, long wheelbase cars and Station Wagon: 8.20 x 15, Windsor, Windsor DeLuxe and Saratoga short wheelbase cars: 7.60 x 15. New Yorker: 8.20 x 15. White walls available at extra cost.
1952 Chrysler Facts –
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- 1952 Chrysler Windsor Valuation Tool
- 1952 Chrysler Saratoga Valuation Tool
- 1952 Chrysler New Yorker Valuation Tool
1952 Chrysler Facts – Significant Options
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- Electric windows lifts.
- Exhaust deflector.
- Fluid-Torque Drive (Windsor).
- Fog lamps.
- Locking gas cap.
- Outside rear view mirror.
- Power steering.
- Solex Glass
- Spare tire valve extension.
- Sun visor.
- Vanity mirror.
- White side wall tires.
- Windshield washer.
1952 Chrysler Facts – Powertrain Options
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- Windsor: Three-speed manual transmission standard with Fluid Drive optional.
- Windsor DeLuxe, Saratoga and New Yorker: Fluid Drive hydraulically operated M-6 transmission standard.
1952 Chrysler Facts – Body Paint Color Mix Codes
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1952 Chrysler
| Armour Yellow | |
| Charlotte Ivory | |
| Dark Green | |
| Deep Purple Blue | |
| Dodge Truck Red | |
| Granite Gray | |
| Judson Green | |
| Pontchartrain Green | |
| 246 Morocco Brown | |
| 301 Black | |
| 308 French Blue | |
| 309 Fern Green | |
| 309 Gulf Blue | |
| 310 Midnight Blue | |
| 323 Marine Green | |
| 324 Dublin Green | |
| 335 Dusk Gray | |
| 336 Platinum Gray | |
| 345 Arizona Beige | |
| 361 Sovereign Maroon | |
| 365 Ceramic Yellow | |
| 505 Pitcairn Blue | |
| 507 Fairfax Blue | |
| 520 Seamist Green | |
| 522 Gypsy Green | |
| 524 Silhouette Green | |
| 535 Heron Gray | |
| 536 Dover Gray | |
| 545 Nasau Beige | |
| 548 Oakwood Bronze | |
| 562 Aircruiser Red | |
| 564 Fiesta Maroon | |
| 565 Victoria Ivory | |
| 605 Wedgewood Blue | |
| 607 Belmont Blue | |
| 620 Nile Green | |
| 622 Lido Green | |
| 636 Luna Gray | |
| 660 Rio Maroon | |
| 661 Mexico Red | |
| 662 Empire Maroon | |
| 665 Plymouth Cream | |
| 665 Sterling Gray | |
| 671L Suede | |
| 671U Sable Bronze | |
| 672L Mint Green | |
| 673U Sable Bronze | |
| 674U Dawn Gray |
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1952 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
The high price leader in the 1952 Chrysler line was now the New Yorker convertible, with a base price of $4,033. Only 1,540 were delivered.
1952 Chrysler New Yorker Newport 2-door Hardtop
The New Yorker Newport 2-door Hardtop was gaining in popularity. 4,033 versions were sold in 1952.
1952 Chrysler New Yorker 4-door Sedan
The 1952 New Yorker 4-door Sedan was still the leader in sales for that line with 28,291 delivered. lack of flash was hindering sales when measured against Cadillac, but Chrysler didn’t notice.
1952 Chrysler Saratoga 2-door Sedan
In 1952 the best price for a V8 powered car would be the Saratoga 2-door Club Coupe, though its base price was still high at $3,187. 5,951 were delivered.
1952 Chrysler Saratoga 4-door Sedan
Like the New Yorker, in 1952 the 4-door Sedan was the sales leader for the Saratoga line with 24,854 produced.
1952 Chrysler Saratoga 4-dr Long Wheelbase Sedan
In 1952, the long wheelbase V-8 car was now a Saratoga. It could also be ordered as a limousine. 70 were built. with the more luxurious Imperial taking away from sales.
1952 Chrysler Saratoga Station Wagon
The V8 wagon was now a Saratoga in 1952. This diminished the interior trim level and the wheelbase. 909 were delivered.
1952 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
In 1952, if you wanted a lower price convertible, you were had to settle for 6-cylinder power with the Windsor line. Regardless, 2,940 were produced, more than 2 times the V-8.
1952 Chrysler Windsor Newport 2-door Hardtop
Once again, the Windsor Newport 2-door Hardtop was available in 1952, which even with its tepid 116 HP, outsold the New Yorker version by almost 2 to 1 with 7,140 sold.
1952 Chrysler Windsor 2-door Coupe
The 1952 Windsor 2-door Club Coupe was the low-price leader for Chrysler, but with low level trim, it was poorly accepted in a market where the Oldsmobile 88 dominated with V-8 power and Hydramatic transmission. The net was that only 4,715 were sold.
1952 Chrysler Windsor 4-door Sedan
The 1952 Windsor 4-door Sedan was available in standard and Deluxe trim and totaled 64,137 in total sales – the largest total for that year. Chrysler was convinced they didn’t need a V-8 in the Windsor line.
1952 Chrysler Windsor 4-door Long Wheelbase Sedan
For whatever reason, in 1952 Chrysler still sold the 6-cylinder Windsor long wheelbase 8 passenger sedan only as a low-end regular Windsor, omitting the better trim of the DeLuxe. The assumption was that this would be used for livery service, 443 were delivered.
1952 Chrysler Windsor Station Wagon
Buyers could still get a Windsor Town & Country station wagon in 1952. It was priced $700 under the V-8 model. 1,377 were sold.
1952 Chrysler Tail Light Change
In a change from 1951, backup lamps were now integrated into the tail lamp itself, rather than on the deck lid.