1952 Classic Chevrolet - "Two Six Cylinder Engines"

"Enjoy smoother centerpoise power - Engine rides flexibly suspended, centered, poised, cushioned in rubber. Vibration is screened out power is smoothed out!" Described 1952 Chevy car engine advertising.

"Enjoy smoother, simpler Powerglide - Only automatic transmission in its field that is oil-smooth and oil-cooled, with fewer parts to require service." Described 1952 Chevrolet car powerglide transmission advertising.

1952 Chevy 6 Cylinder Engine
216.5 Cubic Inch - 92 Horse Power at 3400rpm
Equipped With 3 Speed Standard Transmission

Specifications: Inline six with overhead valves and cast iron block. Displacement was 216.5 cubic inch with a bore and stroke of 3-1/2 X 3 3/4 inches. Compression ratio of 6.5:1 developing 90 horsepower at 3400 RPM. Four main bearings and solid valve lifters. Carburetor was a single barrel Rochester B or BC (automatic choke on BC), Stromberg BXOV-2 Model 380286 or Stromberg BXOV-25 Model 380270. Rear end had a 4.11:1 gear ratio and most 1951 Chevrolet cars were equipped with a 3 speed standard transmission.

1952 Chevy 6 Cylinder Engine
235.5 Cubic Inch - 105 Horse Power at 3600rpm
Equipped With Two-Speed Powerglide Transmission

Specifications: Inline six cylinder, overhead valve, cast iron block. Displacement 235.5 cubic inch and developed 105 horsepower at 3600 RPM.  Bore and stroke 3-9/16 X 3-15/16 inches, compression ratio was 6.7:1, four main bearings and hydraulic valve lifters.  Carburetor was a Rochester one barrel BC.  Rear end was a 3.55:1 gear ratio rear axle used with powerglide transmission.

Chevrolet Powerglide
For Low-Cost Motoring At Its Smooth And Easy Best!