1951 - Cadillac - Series 62

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Series 62 1951
2. Series 62 1955
3. Series 62 1953
General Information
Make Cadillac
Model Series 62
Production Year 1951
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3200 mm     (126 in)
Front Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Rear Track 1600 mm     (63 in)
Length 5474 mm     (215,5 in)
Width 2045 mm     (80,5 in)
Height 1590 mm     (62,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52 / %48
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Cadillac
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5422 cc     (330,87 cu in)
Bore 96,8 mm     (3,81 in)
Stroke 92,1 mm     (3,63 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 677,75 cc/cylinder    (41,36 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 6,7 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 423 N.m     (312,2 lb.ft ,  43,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 299,8 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,5 HP/litre    (22 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 11,8 s
0 - 60 mph 17,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 145 km/h   (90,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,4 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)