Cadillac Series 62 |
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A car produced by Cadillac.
55,643 Series 62s were produced in 1949, of which 7,515 were Sedanettes. In model year 1959, 11,130 were produced.
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| Price | $3,050 - $3,496 |
| Engine | V8 |
| Engine Displacement | 331 cu. in. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 160 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Torque | 312 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Wheelbase | 126" |
| Body Style | Four-Door Sedan |
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| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Length | 216" |
| Width | 80" |
| Height | 62" |
| Wheelbase | 129" |
| Engine | |
| Type | V-8 |
| Displacement | 331 cu. in. |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.81" x 3.62" |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain | Overhead Valve (OHV) |
| Horsepower (Advertised) | 250hp @ 4600 rpm |
| Torque (Advertised) | 345 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission & Final Drive | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.36 |
| Engine Revolutions Per Mile (High Gear) | 2406 |
| Piston Travel Per Mile (High Gear) | 1453' |
| Suspension & Steering | |
| Turning Circle, Wall-to-Wall | 46' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1" |
| Brakes, Wheels & Tires | |
| Tires | 8.20x15in. |
| Weights & Capacities | |
| Curb Weight | 4685 lbs. |
| Weight Distribution | 47% rear |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 10.4 seconds* |
| 45-65 mph | 6.0 seconds* |
| Quarter Mile | 18.0 seconds* |
| 30-40 mph on 9% grade | 4.4 seconds* |
| 30-50 mph on 9% grade | 9.2 seconds* |
| 30-60 mph on 9% grade | 15.0 seconds* |
| Maximum Speed on 9% grade | 71mph* |
| Economy | |
| At 30mph | 23.7 mpg* |
| At 40mph | 21.7 mpg* |
| At 50mph | 19.8 mpg* |
| At 60mph | 17.9 mpg* |
| Consumer Reports Simulated Traffic Test | 11.7 mpg* |
| Oil Consumption (after break-in) | 900 miles/quart* |
| Engine | V8 |
| Engine Displacement | 390 cu. in. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 325 bhp @ 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Length | 225" |
| Wheelbase | 130" |
| Weight | 4,855 lbs. |
| Set | # | Name |
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| Cadillac Collection | 40 | 1940 Series 62 - Custom |
| Cadillac Collection | 40A | 1940 Series 62 |
| Cadillac Collection | 41 | 1941 Series 62 |
| Cadillac Collection | 47 | 1947 Series 62 |
| Cadillac Collection | 49A | 1949 Series 62 Sedanette |
| Cadillac Collection | 58 | 1958 Series 62 |
| Cadillac Collection | 59 | 1959 Series 62 |
| Cadillac Collection | 61 | 1961 Sixty-Two |
