(1953 model)
| Marque (make) | Cadillac | Issued from | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Series 62 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 62 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Cadillac | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5474 mm / 215.5 in / 215.5 in | Ground clearance | 184 mm / 7.2 in / 7.2 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm / 126.0 in / 126.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.8 mm / 3.81 in / 3.81 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5420 cm3 / 330.7 cu in / 330.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 677.50 cm3/cylinder / 41.344 cu in/cylinder / 41.344 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 192.7 hp / 192.7 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 437.0 Nm / 322.3 lbft / 322.3 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 139.7 kW / 189.9 bhp / 189.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 35.1 kW/l / 0.782 bhp/cu in / 0.782 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.63 Nm/l / 0.705 lbft/cu in / 0.705 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.36 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac Series 62
