1955 - 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 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3277 mm     (129 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 5499 mm     (216,5 in)
Width 2032 mm     (80 in)
Height 1575 mm     (62 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 2034 kg     (4480,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 81,8 litre   (18 Imp gal ,  21,6 US gal)
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 5420 cc     (330,75 cu in)
Bore 96,8 mm     (3,81 in)
Stroke 92,1 mm     (3,63 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 677,5 cc/cylinder    (41,34 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ca carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 230 HP     (171,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 448 N.m     (330,6 lb.ft ,  45,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 372,2 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 113,1 HP/ton    (84,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,4 HP/litre    (31,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13,2 m    (43,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)