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Cadillac Series 62 Coupé '40

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Cadillac Series 62 Coupé '40 (1940)

Reference CH0572
Make Cadillac
Model Series 62 Coupé '40
Type coupe
Construction year 1940
KM 90621 miles
Cilinder displacement 5670
Gears manual
Steering left hand drive

The Cadillac Series 62 is a series produced by from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year.

The Fisher-bodied Series 62 replaced the Series 61 at the lowest rung in the model line up in 1940. The Series 62 featured a low sleek "torpedo" style C-body with chrome window reveals, more slant in the windshield, and a curved rear window. The new C-body that the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 shared with the Buick Roadmaster and Super, the Oldsmobile Series 90 and the Pontiac Torpedo featured shoulder and hip room that was over 5" wider, the elimination of running boards and exterior styling that was streamlined and 2-3" lower. When combined with a column mounted shift lever the cars offered true six passenger comfort. These changes had clearly been influenced by the Cadillac Sixty special. The styling feature distinguishing all V-8 Cadillacs was once again the grille. Although grilles had the same pointed shape as in 1939, the grille bars were heavier and fewer in number. Two sets of louver bars appeared on each side of the hood. Running boards were a no cost option. The Series 62 was available as a club coupe or a sedan, with 2-door and 4-door convertibles introduced mid-year. Sales totaled 5903 in its inaugural year accounting for about 45% of Cadillac's sales.  All Cadillacs shared the same 346 cu in (5.7 L) 135 hp (101 kW) L-head V8 that year, with power rising to 150 hp (112 kW).

Specifications

  • Bodywork
  • Length : cm (in): 526 (207.2)
  • Width : cm (in):
  • Height : cm (in):
  • Wheelbase : cm (in) : 305 (120)
  • Weight: kg (lb) : 1865 (4116)
  • Mechanics.
  • Displacement : V8 5676 cc (346 cu in), front-mounted
  • Valve gear : 16
  • Fuel system : 1 carburettor
  • Gearbox : 3-speed manual
  • Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
  • Maximum power : 132 bhp at 3400 rpm
  • Maximum torque : 250 Nm at 1700 rpm
  • Top speed : 160 km/h (100 mph)
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