| ENGINE: Eight-cylinder, 375-HP overhead 90 degrees V-type: bore 4.30, stroke 4.06, displacement 472 cu. in. Max. torque 525 ft.-lbs.
Engine mounted in rubber at three points. Compression ratio 10.5 to 1. |
| PISTONS: Aluminium alloy, slipper-type cam, ground to reduce friction surfaces and permit nesting between crankshaft counterweights.
One wide oil ring with expander; top compression ring molybdenum-filled to minimize wear on cylinder walls. Contoured piston head increases turbulence
for fast, complete burning of fuel-air mixture. |
| CARBURETOR: Quadrajet four-barrel downdraft with equalized manifold, mechanical fuel pump, dry-type air filter, improved automatic choke.
Air-injection reactor system to reduce hydrocarbons in exhaust. |
| LUBRICATION: Full-pressure. Full-flow oil filter. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New 12-volt. 15-plate battery. High-capacity, 42-amp. generator (55 amp., air cond. cars). |
| GASOLINE TANK CAPACITY: Approximately 26 gallons. Eldorado, approximately 24 gallons. |
| TURBO HYDRA-MATIC: Fully automatic, torque-converter type with fixed stator. Converter multiplies engine torque for increased
driving thrust to drive wheels during acceleration in any gear (low, intermediate or high). |
| REAR AXLE: Hypoid. Differential housing offset to provide straight-line drive. Heavier, stronger rear axle and differential,
designed for the unusually high torque of the new 472 V-8 engine. Ratio is 2.94 to 1 (3.07 to 1 on Eldorado),
3.21 to 1 axle ratio on Seventy-Five models. Available (except Eldorado) is the Controlled Differential, which directs power to the 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. (Torsion bar suspension on Eldorado.) |
| REAR SUSPENSION: Four-link drive. Rear springs are helical-coil-type. Rubber bushings for quieter, softer ride.
(Single-leaf springs with two horizontal and two vertical shock absorbers on Eldorado.) |
| BRAKES: Cadillac power brakes with self-adjusting feature; composite finned rear drums; disc front.
Split hydraulic master cylinder provides for front and rear brakes. |
| PARKING BRAKE: 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. Automatically releases when transmission is in any drive range with engine running. |
| STEERING: Cadillac variable-ratio power steering is standard equipment (except Seventy-Five models).
Energy absorbing steering column and padded steering wheel hub. Overall steering ratio of 16.6 to 1
(except 18.2 to 1 on Seventy-Five models and 16.3 to 1 on Eldorado). 38.5 degrees turning angle provides fast response and short turning diameter. |
| FRAME: New, longer perimeter frame is boxed in its entire length, and has hidden bulkheads for additional torsional rigidity.
Eldorado has a frame especially designed for its front wheel drive and front and rear suspension systems. |
| TIRES: Low-pressure, 2-ply, 4-ply rate, tubeless, size 9.00 x 15 on all models except the Fleetwood Seventy-Five, on which the size is 8.20 x 15, 4-ply.
Black sidewalls are standard on all models. White sidewalls are optional. Higher mileage, heavy-duty tires available on Eldorado. |
| CORNERING LIGHTS: On the side of front fenders, activated by directional signal lever when headlamp switch is on.
They project a beam of light from the side of the car, thus illuminating roadside and road signs for convenience at night. |
| TREAD: Front and rear, 63". (Eldorado 63.5", front; 63", rear.) |
| WHEELBASE: 129.5". (Fleetwood Sixty Special and Brougham, 133"; Fleetwood Seventy-Five, 149.8"; Eldorado, 120".) |
| OVERALL LENGTH: 225". (Fleetwood Sixty Special and Brougham, 228.5"; Fleetwood Seventy-Five, 245.3"; Eldorado, 221".) |
| ADDITIONAL BODY COLORS not shown on cars illustrated include: Patina Silver,
Cotillion White, Phantom Gray, Astral Blue, Athenian Blue, Colonial Yellow, Shalimar Gold, Cordovan, Wisteria, San Mateo Red and Empire Maroon. |
| NOTE: Richly textured vinyl is provided in certain areas of leather-trimmed Fleetwood and DeVille models. |
