Plymouth Cambridge
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| Plymouth Cambridge | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plymouth (Chrysler) |
| Production | 1951-1953 |
| Assembly | United States Australia [1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door club coupe |
| Layout | FR |
| Related | Plymouth Concord Plymouth Cranbrook |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1951-52: 3.6 L I6 (97 bhp) 1953: 217.8CID(3.6 L) L-head 7.1:1 Compression Ratio 1-bbl. I6 (100 bhp) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual standard(1951-1953),[2][3] "Hy-Drive" semi-automatic $146(1953),[4] Automatic with Overdrive $98(1953)[5] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1951-52: 118.5 in (3,010 mm) 1953: 114 in (2,896 mm) |
| Length | 1951-52: 193.875 in (4,924 mm) 1953: 189.125 in (4,804 mm) |
| Width | 72.8"[6](1951), 73.4"[7](1953) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Plymouth Deluxe |
| Successor | Plymouth Savoy |
The Plymouth Cambridge was a full-size automobile, produced by Plymouth in 1951 through 1953. It represented Plymouth's medium model in its lineup. When it was introduced, it came with new features such as electronic windshield wipers and downdraft carburetors.[8] It also had "Safe-guard" brakes, that had two hydraulic cylinder per front wheel instead of just one[9] It replaced the Deluxe, and was replaced by the Savoy for 1954.
References
- ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, 2010, page 17
- ↑ http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1952_Plymouth/1952_Plymouth_Foldout/1952%20Plymouth-18.html
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- ↑ http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1952_Plymouth/1952_Plymouth_Foldout/1952%20Plymouth-03-04-05.html
- Gunnell, John (Editor): Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, Krause Publications Inc., Iola (2002), ISBN 0-87349-461-X
External links
- http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/plymouths-1949-1952.html
- http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/plymouths-1953-1954.html
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