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Vehicles›Makes›Buick›Models›Roadmaster

1952 Buick Roadmaster

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1952
Make
Buick
Model
Roadmaster
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
5th Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Convertible 5.2 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,247 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width
2,032 mm (80.0 in)
Height
1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Wheelbase
3,207 mm (126.3 in)
Curb weight
1,994 kg (4,396 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
9 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
87.31 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
109.54 mm (4.3 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.91 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
72 litres

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,501 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm (34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,283 mm (50.5 in)
Turning Circle
12.74 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Production

Statistics
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
185 mm (7.3 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
909 mm (35.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
884 mm (34.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,125 mm (44.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,067 mm (42.0 in)
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material
Steel
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Rubber

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Optional
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
23.6 :1
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes

Design

Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Production Number (Generation)
112,275
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
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8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Roadmaster Standard1936–1958
Roadmaster Convertible Generations12 of 18
Year
Powertrain
Convertible 5.2 Automatic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gasoline