Plymouth Cambridge | |
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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 2-door station wagon |
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), [3] Automatic with Overdrive $98(1953) [3] |
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" [3] (1951), 73.4" [3] (1953) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Plymouth Deluxe |
Successor | Plymouth Plaza |
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