1959 Cadillac Series 62 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1959 Cadillac Series 62, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1964
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$4,890-$5,453
Weight :	4834 lbs \| 2192.666 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 3100
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	345 HP (253.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	435 Ft-Lbs (590 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	10.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
3 Rochester 2-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
4 Automatic , 3 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Cadillac Production for 1959 :	121,778
Total 1959 Series 62 production :	70,736
1959 Cadillac Series 62
4-Window Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	14,138
6-Window Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	23,461
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	11,130
Export 6-Window Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	60
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	21,947

Dimension(s)

6-Window Sedan

Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	225.0 in \| 5715 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2037 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	130.0 in \| 3302 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Export 6-Window Sedan

Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$5,078
Weight :	4834 lbs \| 2192.666 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	225.0 in \| 5715 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2037 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	130.0 in \| 3302 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

4-Window Sedan

Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$5,078
Weight :	4768 lbs \| 2162.728 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	225.0 in \| 5715 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2037 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	130.0 in \| 3302 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

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Chassis # 59J118089

Engine # 9G018423
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Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$4,890
Weight :	4688 lbs \| 2126.441 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	225.0 in \| 5715 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2037 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	130.0 in \| 3302 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Chassis # 59F120177
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # 59F104226
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # 59F118600
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Auction entries : 1

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Exterior
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$5,453
Weight :	4853 lbs \| 2201.284 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	225.0 in \| 5715 mm.
Width :	80.2 in \| 2037 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	130.0 in \| 3302 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00 x 15

1959 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,200
Avg. Household Income :	$5,010
Avg. Home :	$12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

1959 Cadillac Series 62 FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 225.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1959 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 has a width of 80.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $4,890 to $5,453 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a 4-Window Sedan, 6-Window Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Export 6-Window Sedan, Hardtop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 had 8.00 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1959? A: Cadillac produced 121,778 automobiles in 1959.

Q: How many 1959 Series 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 70,736 examples of the Series 62 in 1959.

Q: What engines did the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 3100

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 345 HP (253.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 435 Ft-Lbs (590 NM) @ 3400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1959 Cadillac Series 62 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic, 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.

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