Cadillac Series 62 1954–1956

4 generation (Series 62)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5972 cm3 Gasoline

Power289 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

Cylinder bore101.6 mm

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)213 kW

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Engine power289 hp

Engine power290 PS

Max power at RPM4600 RPM

Maximum torque542 N*m

Capacity5972 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle92.1 mm

Compression ratio9.75

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 weight2100 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)11.6 s

Max speed181 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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