1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Specifications

Specifications: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Specifications: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1959

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

51.2

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1550 mm, 61 in

Rear Track:

1550 mm, 61 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5715 mm, 225 in

Total Width:

2040 mm, 80.3 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1382 mm, 54.4 in

Wheelbase:

3302 mm, 130 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.73

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

2295 Kg, 5060 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

6.4 Litre, 6382cc (389.454 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

3 Rochester Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

101.60 mm × 98.40 mm, 4 in × 3.87 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.03

Power:

349.8 PS (345 bhp) (257.3 kW) @ 4800 rpm

Specific Output :

54.1 bhp per litre, 0.89 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

590.0 Nm (435 ft·lb) (60.2 kgm) @ 3400 rpm

Specific Torque:

92.45 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1161.7 kPa (168.5 psi)

Compression Ratio:

10.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

n/a

Unitary Capacity:

797.75cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

5

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.21

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

185 Km/h (115 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

150.33 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum/Drum / Servo Assisted

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

n/a

Rear Suspension:

n/a

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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