1945 Cadillac Sedan

Series 61

The Cadillac Sedan is a sedan/saloon with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power through the rear wheels. It is part of Cadillac's Series 61 model series. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 5.7 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 150 bhp (152 PS/112 kW) of power at 3400 rpm, and maximum torque of 373 N·m (275 lb·ft/38 kgm) at 1700 rpm. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1867 kg. It is claimed to manage a top speed of 153 km/h (95 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Weight
1867 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
152 PS / 150 bhp / 112 kW @ 3400 rpm
Torque
373 Nm / 275 ft.lb / 38 kgm @ 1700 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 16 s
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1945 Cadillac Sedan specifications

1945 Cadillac Sedan data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3277 mm	129 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	1867 kg	4116 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5.7 litre 5676 cc (346.371 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.9 × 114.3 mm 3.5 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.78
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW) at 3400 rpm
maximum torque	373 Nm (275 ft·lb) (38 kgm) at 1700 rpm
Specific output	19.7 kW/litre 26.8 ps/litre 26.4 bhp/litre 0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.72 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.25:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	825.8 kPa (119.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	709.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	16 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 81.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 59.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 80.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.69 kg/kW 27.88 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	44484
Production total
Model code
Model family	Series 61
RAC rating	39.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1945 Cadillac Sedan added before December 1995. Last modified 2018-03-10.