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1951 Cadillac Series 62
Coupe de Ville
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,315.00
No. Produced 10,241
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number 51-6237D
Weight 4,120lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 215.5 inches
Width 80.125 inches
Height 62 11/16 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 160@3800
Rated Horsepower 46.5
Torque 312@1800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location Boss on front face of right cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Hydra-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 15 x 6
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 24 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 516200001
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3-4: Series
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location On right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
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Additional Information

Cadillac Shop Manual Supplement 1951Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1945Los Angeles Public Library
Motor Age January 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Corinth Blue
Fiesta Ivory
Savoy Gray
Tucson Beige
Mist Gray
Exter Green
Cadet Blue
Bolero Maroon
Chester Green
Empress Blue
Capri Green
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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