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Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 98.40 mm 4 in × 3.87 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6.4 litre 6382 cc (389.454 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system 3 Ro carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 150.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1161.7 kPa (168.5 psi)
Specific torque 92.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.03
Unitary capacity 797.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3302 mm
wheelbase 130 in
Length (milimeters) 5715 mm
Length (inches) 225 in
Width (milimeters) 2040 mm
Width (inches) 80.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1382 mm
Height (inches) 54.4 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2295 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5060 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.21

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible PDF Manual
Eldorado Convertible picture
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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