1940 Cadillac Series 62 Coupé specifications

1940 Cadillac Series 62 Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3277 mm 129 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1499 mm 59 inches
Length 5488 mm 216.1 inches
Width
Height 1651 mm 65 inches
Ground clearance 210 mm 8.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83.3 litres 18.3 [22] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code 40-62
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.3 litre
5275 cc
(321.9 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.7 × 114.3 mm
3.37 × 4.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.75
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)

Specific output
(gross)
19.1 kW/litre
25.9 ps/litre
25.6 bhp/litre
0.42 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 6.25:1
Fuel system 1 Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 659.38 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4.50 x 16
Wheel size rear 4.50 x 16
Tyres front 7.00-16
Tyres rear 7.00-16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.92
general
Carfolio.com ID579843
Production total
Model code 6227
Model family Series 62
RAC rating 36.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1940 Cadillac Series 62 Coupé added 2018-12-27.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Cadillac Series 62 - Series 62 models

Cadillac Convertible Coupé -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5973 cm3/364.5cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 2034 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
Cars similar to the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 Coupé
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5275 cm3/321.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5235 cm3/319.5cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW