1952 Ford V-8 Customline Fordor Sedan specifications

1952 Ford V-8 Customline Fordor Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2921 mm 115 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 5024 mm 197.8 inches
Width 1877 mm 73.9 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code Strato-Star
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.9 litre
3927 cc
(239.64 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 95.25 mm
3.19 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 20.9 kW/litre
28.4 ps/litre
28 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 490.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5 x 15
Wheel size rear 5 x 15
Tyres front 6.70 x 15
Tyres rear 6.70 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID430441
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Ford V-8 Customline Fordor Sedan added 2015-08-29.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Ford V-8 models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2581 cm3/157.5cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1334 kg
Bristol 405 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1971 cm3/120.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1230 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3860 cm3/235.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1515 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4139 cm3/252.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1753 kg
Mercedes-Benz 300 -
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4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3SA 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3SA 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4213 cm3/257.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4213 cm3/257.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4213 cm3/257.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4213 cm3/257.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4WP 2693 cm3/164.3cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1670 kg