Cadillac Eldorado 1959 specs
General information
Model: | Cadillac Eldorado |
Year: | 1959 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Cadillac |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 6382 ccm |
Max power: | 349.8 PS (258 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 590 Nm at 3400 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 98.4 mm (4 x 3.9 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1524 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 6170 litres (1630 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 2295 kg (5059.6 pounds) |
Overall length: | 5720 mm (225.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 2050 mm (80.7 inches) |
Overall height: | 1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 3310 mm (130.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 79 litres (20.87 gallons) |