These are standard specifications for the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 2050009
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Chassis # 2050118
Engine # 330166
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Chassis # 3075021
Engine # 350095
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1932 - 1938 |
| Price : | $3,700-$4,309 |
| Weight : | 5100 lbs | 2313.321 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) |
| Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Pierce-Arrow Production for 1932 : | 2,692 |
| 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 | |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan
Chassis # 2050009
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| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Convertible Coupe Roadster
Chassis # 2050118
Engine # 330166
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| Price : | $3,950 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Phaeton
| Price : | $3,850 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Brougham
| Price : | $3,700 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,803 |
| Weight : | 5103 lbs | 2314.682 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $4,022 |
| Weight : | 5306 lbs | 2406.761 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Berline
Chassis # 3075021
Engine # 350095
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Convertible Sedan
| Price : | $4,307 |
| Weight : | 5302 lbs | 2404.947 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Touring
| Price : | $4,309 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 5325 lbs | 2415.379 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Enclosed Drive Limousine
| Price : | $4,300 |
| Weight : | 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Sport Phaeton
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 5100 lbs | 2313.321 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Leaf spring, solid front axle Rear : Leaf spring, live rear axle | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 406.0 mm | 15.984 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 406.0 mm | 15.984 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.50 x 17 |
1932 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $610 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,510 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53? A: The 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 has wheelbase sizes of 137.00 and 142.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 cost when new?A: The 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 cost approximately $3,700 to $4,309 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53? A: The 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 was offered as a , Club Berline, Club Brougham, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe Roadster, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Enclosed Drive Limousine, Phaeton, Sedan, Sport Phaeton, Touring, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 have? A: The 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 had 7.50 x 17 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pierce-Arrow produce in 1932? A: Pierce-Arrow produced 2,692 automobiles in 1932.Q: What engine did the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 have? A: The engine powering the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 was a V 12L-Head (6981 cc | 426.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 have? A: The 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.