Type: The 1952 Mercury engine is an L-head V-eight developing 125 horsepower at 3700 rpm and 211 ft-lb torque at 1900-2200 rpm. Bore, 3 3/16 in.; stroke 4 in. Displacement, 255.4 cu. in. Compression ratio 7.2 to 1.

Lubrication: Pressure lubrication to all main, connecting rod, and camshaft bearings. Gear-type oil pump. Heavy duty oil filter*. Positive crankcase ventilation. Oil capacity, 5 quarts.

Cooling System: Full-flow cooling system with two high-velocity water pumps. Full-length water jackets. Automatic by-pass thermostat for quick warm-up. Pressure radiator cap. Coolant capacity, 22 quarts.

Fuel System: Dual-downdraft, concentric-bowl carburetor mounted inside oil-bath air-cleaner*. Automatic idling control. Automatic choke with manifold-mounted heat control. Fuel tank capacity, 19 gallons.

Body Specifications

Dimensions: Wheelbase, 118 in. Over-all length, 202.1 in. Over-all height, 63 in. Over-all width, 73.2 in. Tread front, 58.0 in. Tread rear, 56.0 in.

Electrical: Long life, 51 plate, 100-ampere hour battery. High-capacity generator with automatic current and voltage control. Ratchet-type starter on cars equipped with Merc-O-Matic Drive*.

Chassis Specifications

Frame: Heavy steel, cold-riveted and welded ladder-type frame with double-channel box-section side rails and 5 cross-members. Monterey Convertible has X-member frame for extra rigidity.

Suspension: Independent front-wheel suspension with coil springs. Torsional stabilizer bar to reduce roll. Longitudinal, semi-elliptic leaf springs in rear with full-length liners for permanent lubrication.

Steering: Worm and roller type steering gear with equal-length tie rods. Over-all steering ratio, 26.4 to 1.

Drive: Hotchkiss drive with tubular driveshaft. Carrier-type rear axle with hypoid ring gear and pinion.

Tires and Wheels: Extra-low pressure tires, 7.10 x 15 (7.60 x 15 on Monterey Convertible) mounted on pressed-steel wheels with extra-wide rims for easier riding, greater safety.

*Optional equipment at extra cost. White side-wall tires, when available, are also extra cost equipment. Curb buffers and rear fender shields are standard equipment on Monterey models only. Bumper-grille guard is extra cost equipment on all models.