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1959 - Cadillac - Eldorado Convertible

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Eldorado Convertible 1959
General Information
Make Cadillac
Model Eldorado Convertible
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3302 mm     (130 in)
Front Track 1550 mm     (61 in)
Rear Track 1550 mm     (61 in)
Length 5715 mm     (225 in)
Width 2040 mm     (80,3 in)
Height 1382 mm     (54,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 2295 kg     (5055,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
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 6382 cc     (389,46 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 98,4 mm     (3,87 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,03
Unitary Capacity 797,75 cc/cylinder    (48,68 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 Ro carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 345 HP     (257,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 590 N.m     (435,4 lb.ft ,  60,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 511,8 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 150,3 HP/ton    (112,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 54,1 HP/litre    (40,3 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 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,21 : 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) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)