1952 Pontiac Chieftain Specifications

Specifications

1949 1952 1953 1954 1955 1957 1958

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1945 - 1975
Price :	$1,960-$2,615
Weight :	3360 lbs \| 1524.07 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| Synchromesh \| L-Head
Displacement :	3920 cc \| 239.2 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	6.8:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester BC 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 6 \| Hydra-Matic \| L-Head
Displacement :	3920 cc \| 239.2 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	102 HP (75.072 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	7.7:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester BC 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 8 \| Synchromesh \| L-Head
Displacement :	4398 cc \| 268.4 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	118 HP (86.848 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	6.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WCD 720S or WCD 720SA 2-barrel

Inline 8 \| Hydra-Matic \| L-Head
Displacement :	4398 cc \| 268.4 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	7.7:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter WCD 720S or WCD 720SA 2-barrel

Transmission:
3 Manual with Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Hydramatic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1952 :	271,373
Total 1952 Chieftain production :	271,373
1952 Pontiac Chieftain

Handling

1952 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,700
Avg. Household Income :	$3,850
Avg. Home :	$9,050
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.20

1952 Pontiac Chieftain FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain has lengths of 202.50 and 203.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain cost when new?A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain cost approximately $1,960 to $2,615 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain? A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain was offered as a 8-Passenger Station Wagon, Deluxe Catalina HardTop, Deluxe Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon, Super Catalina Hardtop, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1952? A: Pontiac produced 271,373 automobiles in 1952.

Q: How many 1952 Chieftains were produced? A: Pontiac produced 271,373 examples of the Chieftain in 1952.

Q: What engines did the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3400 RPM

Inline 6L-Head (3920 cc | 239.2 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 102 HP (75.072 KW) @ 3400 RPM

Inline 8L-Head (4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 118 HP (86.848 KW) @ 3600 RPM

Inline 8L-Head (4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain have? A: The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual with Synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic Hydramatic.