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1956 Cadillac Series 62 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 Cadillac Series 62, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1954 - 1958
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,145-$6,500
Weight : 4429 lbs | 2008.961 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.
Power : 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 9.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.
Power : 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4700 RPM
Torque :400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 9.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
4 Automatic

Total Cadillac Production for 1956 : 140,777
Total 1956 Series 62 production : 134,502
1956 Cadillac Series 62
Chassis : 19
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 8,300
Coupe DeVille 2 dr. 6 P : 25,086
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz 2 dr. 6 P : 2,150
Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville 2 dr. 6 P : 3,900
Export Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 444
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 26,649
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 26,222
Sedan DeVille 4 dr. 6 P : 41,732

Sedan

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Body Designer : Harley Earl
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Export Sedan

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,240
Weight : 4429 lbs | 2008.961 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Sedan DeVille

Sedan DeVille
Auction entries : 1
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,697
Weight : 4549 lbs | 2063.392 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,145
Weight : 4418 lbs | 2003.971 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Coupe DeVille

Coupe DeVille
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Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,568
Weight : 4443 lbs | 2015.311 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Convertible Coupe
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Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $4,710
Weight : 4644 lbs | 2106.483 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville

Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
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Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
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Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
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Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
Chassis # 5662049420
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Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
Chassis # 5662096545
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Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville
Chassis # 5662046837
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Auction entries : 1
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $6,500
Weight : 4670 lbs | 2118.276 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Eldorado Convertible Biarritz

Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Chassis # 5662094656
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Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Chassis # 5662009752
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Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Chassis # 5662042802
Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Chassis # 5662014788
Auction entries : 3
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
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Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
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Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Chassis # 566273179
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Auction entries : 1
Eldorado Convertible Biarritz
Engine # 5662053778
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Auction entries : 1
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $6,500
Weight : 4880 lbs | 2213.531 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Width : 80.1 in | 2035 mm.
Height : 64.1 in | 1628 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Chassis

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Exterior
Length : 214.9 in | 5458 mm.
Wheelbase : 129.0 in | 3277 mm.
Front Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.
Rear Track : 63.2 in | 1605 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.00 x 15

1956 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,050
Avg. Household Income : $4,450
Avg. Home : $11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.22

Popular frequently asked questions include:

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 129.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 214.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 has a width of 80.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $4,145 to $6,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a Chassis, Convertible Coupe, Coupe DeVille, Eldorado Convertible Biarritz, Eldorado Hardtop Coupe Seville, Export Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Sedan DeVille.

Q: What tires did the 1956 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 had 8.00 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1956? A: Cadillac produced 140,777 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Series 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 134,502 examples of the Series 62 in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 had the following engine options: V 8 (5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4700 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 3200 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1956 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1956 Cadillac Series 62 had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.

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