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1956 Cadillac Series 60
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,342.00
No. Produced 17,000
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 56-60S
Weight 4,540lbs
Wheelbase 133 inches
Length 225.9 inches
Width 80.1 inches
Height 64.1 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 63.2 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 364.42 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 285@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 400@2800
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
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 3.07 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 11.8 Pints
Cooling System 17.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 566000001
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 1956Los 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 November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Mandan Red
Bahama Blue Metallic
Mandan Red
Arlington Green Metalli-Chrome
Pecos Beige
Tahoe Blue
Alpine White No. 2
Dawn Gray
Cascade Gray
Aquamarine
Sonic Blue
Duchess Green
Canyon Gray
Emerald Green Metallic
Princess Green Metallic
Goddess Gold No. 2
Chantilly Maroon Metallic
Camelot Gray Metallic
Mountain Laurel
Taupe Metallic
Cape Ivory No. 2
Starlight Metallic
Starlight Silver Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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