1953 Cadillac Special Sedan specifications

1953 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 3302 mm 130 inches
Track/tread (front) 1502 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1603 mm 63.1 inches
Length 5710 mm 224.8 inches
Width 2047 mm 80.6 inches
Height 1593 mm 62.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
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 5.4 litre
5422 cc
(330.871 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.8 × 92.1 mm
3.81 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 4150 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
447 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.6 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
28.9 kW/litre
39.3 ps/litre
38.7 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
82.44 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 1 Carter WCFB 2109-S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1036 kPa (150.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 677.75 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
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 4.000
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 1448 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID548339
Production total
Model code 6019
Model family Series 60S
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Cadillac Special Sedan added 2018-03-10.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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