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Cadillac Eldorado

(1959 model)

Brief specs of 1959 Cadillac Eldorado

2-door 5-seater convertible (cabriolet), 8-cylinder V engine, 6382 cm3 / 389.5 cu in / 389.5 cu in, 257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 590.0 N·m / 435.2 lb·ft / 435.2 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CadillacIssued from1959
ModelEldoradoIssued until
SerieEldoradoNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCadillacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)6170 l / 217.89 cu ft / 217.89 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5720 mm / 225.2 in / 225.2 inTotal (curb) weight2295 kg / 5060 lb / 5060 lb
Width2050 mm / 80.7 in / 80.7 inDry weight
Height1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3310 mm / 130.3 in / 130.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity79 l / 17.4 UK gal / 20.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.42 m2 / 26.1 sq ft / 26.1 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 (V8)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
FuelStroke98.4 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.03
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement6382 cm3 / 389.5 cu in / 389.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity797.76 cm3/cylinder / 48.682 cu in/cylinder / 48.682 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power257.0 kW / 344.6 hp / 344.6 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque590.0 N·m / 435.2 lb·ft / 435.2 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.8 kW / 137.9 hp / 137.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output40.3 kW/l / 0.885 bhp/cu in / 0.885 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque92.4 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio152.4 kW/ton / 115.5 bhp/ton / 115.5 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 circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac Eldorado

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