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| 1957 Cadillac Series 62 | ||
| Eldorado Seville Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $6,711.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,100 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 57-6267SX | |
| Weight | 4,810lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 129 inches | |
| Length | 215.3 inches | |
| Width | 80 inches | |
| Height | 61 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 364.42 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 300@4800 | |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter or Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.07 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 22 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 576200001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 1957 Cadillac Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of Cadillac Krause Publications | Los 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age February 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1957 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Arlington Green Metalli-Chrome | |
| Tahoe Blue | ||
| Starlight Metallic | ||
| Bahama Blue Metallic | ||
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | ||
| Alpine White | ||
| Camelot Gray Metallic | ||
| Mountain Laurel | ||
| Polo Gray | ||
| Eton Gray Metallic | ||
| Orion Blue | ||
| Glade Green | ||
| Thebes Green Metallic | ||
| Buckskin | ||
| Turquoise | ||
| Leghorn | ||
| Dakota Red | ||
| Dusty Rose Metallic | ||
| Ametallichyst Metallic | ||
| Castile Maroon Metallic | ||
| Olympic White | ||
| Copper Metallic | ||
| Chamonix White | ||
| Wimbledon Gray Metallic | ||
| Jamaican Green Metallic | ||
| Manila Cream | ||
| Kenya Beige Metallic | ||
| Nairobi Pearl Metallic | ||
| Dusty Rose Metallic No. 2 | ||
| Elysian Green Metallic | ||
| Sandalwood | ||
| Deauville Gray Metallic | ||
| Lake Placid Blue Metallic | ||
| Copenhagen Blue Metallic | ||
| Fairfax Blue Metallic | ||
| Plantation Green Metallic | ||
| Laurentian Green Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||