1951 Cadillac Series 62 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1951 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 : 1948 - 1953
Price : $3,440-$3,985
Weight : 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5424 cc | 331.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Power : 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 7.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-Matic

Total Cadillac Production for 1951 : 110,340
Total 1951 Series 62 production : 81,844
1951 Cadillac Series 62
Chassis : 2
Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 10,132
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 6,117
Coupe DeVille 2 dr. 5 P : 10,241
Export Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 756
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 54,596

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Export Sedan

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Club Coupe

Price : $3,440
Weight : 3995 lbs | 1812.102 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Coupe DeVille

Price : $3,845
Weight : 4075 lbs | 1848.389 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Price : $3,985
Weight : 4315 lbs | 1957.251 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Chassis

Exterior
Length : 215.9 in | 5483 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.00 x 15

1951 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,500
Avg. Household Income : $3,510
Avg. Home : $9,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.19

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1951 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1951 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 215.88 inches.

Q: How much did the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $3,440 to $3,985 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1951 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a Chassis, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Coupe DeVille, Export Sedan, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 had 8.00 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1951? A: Cadillac produced 110,340 automobiles in 1951.

Q: How many 1951 Series 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 81,844 examples of the Series 62 in 1951.

Q: What engine did the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The engine powering the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 was a V 8 (5424 cc | 331.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 1800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1951 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1951 Cadillac Series 62 had a Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.

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