| SPECIFICATIONS |
| ENGINE: Eight-cylinder, 340-H.P., overhead, 90 degrees V-type; bore 4.13"; stroke 4.0"; displacement 429 cu. in. Max. torque 480 ft.-lbs.
Engine mounted in rubber at three points. Compression ratio 10.5 to 1. |
| PISTONS: Aluminum alloy, slipper type to reduce friction surfaces and permit nesting between crankshaft counterweights.
Two compression rings, one oil ring with expander; top compression ring molybdenum-filled to minimize wear on cylinder walls.
Newly contoured piston head increases turbulence for fast, complete burning of fuel-air mixture. |
| CARBURETOR: Four-barrel downdraft with equalized manifold; mechanical fuel pump; dry type air filter; automatic choke. |
| LUBRICATION: Full pressure. Full-flow oii filter standard. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt. 13-plate battery. High capacity 42 amp. generator (55 amp. air cond. cars and Fleetwood Seventy-Five). |
| GASOLINE TANK CAPACITY: 26 gallons. |
| Fully automatic, torque converter type with variable stator.
Converter multiplies engine torque for increased driving thrust at rear wheels during acceleration in any gear (low, intermediate or high). |
| REAR AXLE: Hypoid. Differential housing offset to provide straight-line drive. Ratio is 2.94 with an optional 3.21 axle available.
The 3.21 axle is provided on air-conditioned models. On Fleetwood Seventy-Five models, ratio is 3.36 with 3.77 optional.
The controlled differential, optional at extra cost, directs power to rear wheel having better traction. |
| FRONT SUSPENSION: Spherical joint with Cadillac independent, helical-coil-type springs. Rubber mounted strut rods and rubber bushings absorb impacts and isolate road noise. |
| REAR SUSPENSION: Four-link drive. Rear springs are helical-coil type. Rubber bushings for quieter, softer ride. |
| BRAKES: Cadillac Power Brakes with self-adjusting shoes; finned front and rear drums.
Split hydraulic master cylinder provides independent piston and fluid reservoir for front and rear brakes, assuring one set working in the event of failure of either set. |
| PARKING BRAKE: Serves as true auxiliary brake ... will not lock in position with engine running and car in gear ... can be operated as a foot emergency brake while car is in motion. |
| STEERING: Cadillac Power Steering standard equipment. Over-all steering ratio of 18.2 to 1 and 38.5 degrees turning angle for fast response and short turning diameter. |
| FRAME: New perimeter frame is fully boxed its entire length with hidden bulkheads for extra torsional control. (Tubular X-frame on Fleetwood Seventy-Five) |
| TIRES: Low-pressure, 4-ply, tubeless. Size 8.00 x 15 (Fleetwood Seventy- Five: Black or white, 6-ply, size 8.20 x 15).
White sidewall tires size 9.00 x 15, optional at extra cost, except standard on Eldorado. |
| CORNERING LIGHTS (Standard Equipment): On the side of front fenders, activated by directional signal lever when head lamp switch is on.
Project a powerful beam of light from the side of the car, thus illuminating roadside and road signs for extra convenience at night. |
| TREAD: Front and rear, 62.5" (Fleetwood Seventy-Five, 61"). |
| WHEELBASE: 129.5" (Fleetwood Sixty Special Sedan and Brougham, 133"; Fleetwood Seventy-Five, 149.75"). |
| OVER-ALL LENGTHS: 224" (Fleetwood Sixty Special Sedan and Brougham, 227.5"; Fleetwood Seventy-Five, 243.8"). |
SOME OF THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE FLEETWOOD SEVENTY-FIVE. CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
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| CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION - GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time,
without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and also to discontinue models |
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