1981 Cadillac Coupé de Ville specifications

1981 Cadillac Coupé de Ville data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3085 mm 121.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1568 mm 61.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Length 5614 mm 221 inches
Width 1915 mm 75.4 inches
Height 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1883 kg 4151 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 93.2 litres 20.5 [24.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code L62
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6 litre
6036 cc
(368.339 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.52 × 103.12 mm
3.8 × 4.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)
at 1400 rpm
Specific output
(net)
17.3 kW/litre
23.5 ps/litre
23.2 bhp/litre
0.38 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
59.48 Nm/litre
0.72 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 747.4 kPa (108.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 754.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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 Higher is better
75.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.04 kg/kW
30.13 lb/bhp
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 6JJ x 15
Tyres front P215/75 R 15
Tyres rear P215/75 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID649583
Production total
Model code D47
Model family 6C
RAC rating 46.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Cadillac Coupé de Ville added 2020-03-07.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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