1953 Cadillac Coupé specifications

1953 Cadillac Coupé data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3200 mm 126 inches
Track/tread (front) 1502 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1603 mm 63.1 inches
Length 5608 mm 220.8 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height 1547 mm 60.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5422 cc
(330.871 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.8 × 92.1 mm
3.81 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 4150 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
447 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.6 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
28.9 kW/litre
39.3 ps/litre
38.7 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
82.44 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 1 Carter WCFB 2109-S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1036 kPa (150.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 677.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6L x 15
Wheel size rear 6L x 15
Tyres front 8.00 x 15
Tyres rear 8.00 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area 1448 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID548328
Production total
Model code 6237
Model family Series 62
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Cadillac Coupé added 2018-03-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Cadillac Series 62 - Series 62 models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
Cadillac Eldorado Special Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1973 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5676 cm3/346.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
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