1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible specifications

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3302 mm 130 inches
Track/tread (front) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1549 mm 61 inches
Length 5715 mm 225 inches
Width 2037 mm 80.2 inches
Height 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 2295 kg 5060 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] 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 6.4 litre
6382 cc
(389.454 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 98.4 mm
4 × 3.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
350 PS (345 bhp) (257 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
590 Nm (435 ft·lb) (60.2 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
40.3 kW/litre
54.8 ps/litre
54.1 bhp/litre
0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
92.45 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 3 Rochester 7013033/7013034/7013035 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1161.7 kPa (168.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 797.75 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 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
152.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
112.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
150.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.92 kg/kW
14.9 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 6L x 15
Wheel size rear 6L x 15
Tyres front 8.20 x 15
Tyres rear 8.20 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.21
general
Carfolio.com ID51535
Production total
Model code 6467
Model family Series 62
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-03-10.

Cadillac Series 62 - Series 62 models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
sedan/​saloon FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 2218 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 6382 cm3/389.5cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6041 cm3/368.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
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