1951 Cadillac Coupé specifications

1951 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) 1499 mm 59 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1600 mm 63 inches
Length 5601 mm 220.5 inches
Width 2035 mm 80.1 inches
Height 1548 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)
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
423 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
22 kW/litre
29.9 ps/litre
29.5 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
78.02 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter WCD 845-S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 980.4 kPa (142.2 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 4.500
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6.00 x 15
Wheel size rear 6.00 x 15
Tyres front 8.00 x 15
Tyres rear 8.00 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area 1448 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.36
general
Carfolio.com ID548504
Production total
Model code 6237
Model family Series 62
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1951 Cadillac Coupé added 2018-03-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door fixed-head coupé 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
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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
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 convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5363 cm3/327.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1814 kg
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