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| 1951 Cadillac Series 62 | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
1951 Cadillac Convertible
Image Courtesy of Alan Jackson
| Original Base Price | $3,440.00 | |
| No. Produced | 6,117 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 51-6267 | |
| Weight | 4,340lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 215.5 inches | |
| Width | 80.125 inches | |
| Height | 62 11/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 63 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Hydra-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||