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Cadillac Series 62

(1955 model)

Brief specs of 1955 Cadillac Series 62

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5420 cm3 / 330.7 cu in / 330.7 cu in, 171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 448.0 N·m / 330.4 lb·ft / 330.4 lb·ft @ 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CadillacIssued from1955
ModelSeries 62Issued until
Serie62Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCadillacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5499 mm / 216.5 in / 216.5 inTotal (curb) weight2034 kg / 4484 lb / 4484 lb
Width2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 inDry weight
Height1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3277 mm / 129.0 in / 129.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance191 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 inFuel capacity82 l / 18.0 UK gal / 21.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.72 m2 / 29.3 sq ft / 29.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerCadillacValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore96.8 mm / 3.81 in / 3.81 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supply2 Ca carbsEngine displacement5420 cm3 / 330.7 cu in / 330.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity677.50 cm3/cylinder / 41.344 cu in/cylinder / 41.344 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio7.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power171.5 kW / 230.0 hp / 230.0 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque448.0 N·m / 330.4 lb·ft / 330.4 lb·ft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.6 kW / 92.0 hp / 92.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output31.6 kW/l / 0.695 bhp/cu in / 0.695 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque82.7 N·m/l / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio113.1 kW/ton / 85.7 bhp/ton / 85.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.2 m / 43.3 ft / 43.3 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac Series 62

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