These are standard specifications for the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual with Synchromesh , 4 Automatic Hydramatic
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 | |
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)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Pontiac Chieftain?
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.