Plymouth Cambridge

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

1. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, 2010, page 17
2. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1952_Plymouth/1952_Plymouth_Foldout/1952%20Plymouth-18.html
3. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
4. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
5. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
6. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
7. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
8. Gunnell, John A., ed. (1982). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1945-1975. Wisconsin: Krause publication. ISBN 0-87341-027-0.
9. 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