These are standard specifications for the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-matic
Chassis # R178819
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1953 |
| Price : | $2,120-$2,590 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel or Carter WGD 4-barrel | |
Automatic Hydra-matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1952 : | 213,419 |
| Total 1952 Super Eighty-Eight production : | 118,558 |
| 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight | |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,050 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,162 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 15,777 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 24,963 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 70,606 |
Dimension(s)
Club Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,175 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,425 |
| Weight : | 3635 lbs | 1648.808 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # R178819
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| Price : | $2,590 |
| Weight : | 3865 lbs | 1753.135 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,230 |
| Weight : | 3645 lbs | 1653.344 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.0 in | 5182 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Solid rear axle with leaf sprigns | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1952 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,050 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a length of 204.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost approximately $2,120 to $2,590 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1952? A: Oldsmobile produced 213,419 automobiles in 1952.Q: How many 1952 Super Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 118,558 examples of the Super Eighty-Eight in 1952.Q: What engine did the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was a V 8 (4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1952 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had a Automatic Hydra-matic gearbox.