1956 Cadillac Special Sedan specifications

1956 Cadillac Special Sedan data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3378 mm 133 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1604 mm 63.1 inches
Length 5738 mm 225.9 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height 1514 mm 59.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
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 6 litre
5973 cc
(364.495 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 92.1 mm
4 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
289 PS (285 bhp) (213 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
542 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.3 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
35.6 kW/litre
48.4 ps/litre
47.7 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
90.74 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.75:1
Fuel system 1 Carter WCFB 2333-S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1140.3 kPa (165.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 746.63 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 4.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6L x 15
Wheel size rear 6L x 15
Tyres front 8.00 x 15
Tyres rear 8.00 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID546876
Production total
Model code 6019
Model family Series 60S
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Cadillac Special Sedan added 2018-03-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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