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1948 Cadillac Series 62 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1948 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
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $2,910-$3,440
Weight : 4180 lbs | 1896.016 kg
Top Speed : 145 km/h | 90.118 mph
V 8 | L-Head
Displacement : 5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 7.25:1
Main Bearings : 3
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter WCD 2-barrel or Stromberg AAV 26 2-barrel
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Hydra-Matic , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Total Cadillac Production for 1948 : 52,706
Total 1948 Series 62 production : 34,213
1948 Cadillac Series 62
Chassis : 2
Club Coupe 4 dr. 5 P : 4,764
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 5,450
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 23,997

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # 486209794
Auction entries : 1
Body Designer : Harley Earl
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 214.0 in | 5436 mm.
Width : 79.0 in | 2007 mm.
Height : 67.5 in | 1715 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Club Coupe

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $2,910
Weight : 4130 lbs | 1873.336 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 214.0 in | 5436 mm.
Width : 79.0 in | 2007 mm.
Height : 67.5 in | 1715 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Price : $3,440
Weight : 4450 lbs | 2018.486 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 214.0 in | 5436 mm.
Width : 79.0 in | 2007 mm.
Height : 67.5 in | 1715 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Chassis

Body Designer : Harley Earl
Exterior
Length : 214.0 in | 5436 mm.
Width : 79.0 in | 2007 mm.
Height : 67.5 in | 1715 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent

Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptical springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.20x15

1948 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,250
Avg. Household Income : $2,950
Avg. Home : $7,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.16

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Q: How fast is the 1948 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 has a top speed of 145 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1948 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 214.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1948 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 has a width of 79.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $2,910 to $3,440 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a Chassis, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 had 8.20x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1948? A: Cadillac produced 52,706 automobiles in 1948.

Q: How many 1948 Series 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 34,213 examples of the Series 62 in 1948.

Q: What engine did the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 was a V 8L-Head (5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1948 Cadillac Series 62 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Hydra-Matic, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.