Cadillac Series 62 1954–1956

4 generation (Series 62)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5425 cm3 Gasoline

Power270 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

5.4 AT (218 PS)5.4 AT (233 hp)5.4 AT (254 PS)5.4 AT (273 PS)6.0 AT (289 hp)6.0 AT (309 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)201 kW

Engine power270 hp

Engine power273 PS

Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM

Maximum torque468 N*m

Max power at RPM4800 RPM

Capacity5425 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio9.1

Stroke cycle92.1 mm

Cylinder bore96.8 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Front track width1524 mm

Height1550 mm

Back track width1603 mm

Clearance184 mm

Width2027 mm

Curb weight2090 kg

Wheelbase3277 mm

Number of seater5

Length5674 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.0 s

Max speed178 km/h

Fuel tank capacity76 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, pneumatic element

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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