1957 Coupe DeVille
For 1957, Cadillac adopted a tubular X-frame, without side rails, on all models. This resulted in greater structural rigidity and provided for lower body lines without loss of useable space. New front end styling was marked by rubber bumper guard tips and dual, circular parking lamps set into the lower bumper section. Side trim was revised and a dual taillight theme was used throughout the line. By utilizing different center frame sections the wheelbases and overall lengths of specific body styles was altered. In the 62 lineup, including the Eldorado sub-series, three different overall measurements appeared on cars with matching wheelbases. The Sedan DeVille was bigger than "standard" models and the Eldorado Coupe Seville and Biarritz convertible were larger still. Identifying the "standard" 62 models were
Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
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57-62 | 6239(X) | 4-door | Hardtop Sedan | 6 | $4713 | 2089 kg | 32,342 |
57-62 | 6239(X) | 4-door | Export Sedan | 6 | $4713 | 2089 kg | 384 |
57-62 | 6239DX | 4-door | DeVille Hardtop | 6 | $5188 | 2116 kg | 23,808 |
57-62 | 6237(X) | 2-door | Hardtop Coupe | 6 | $4609 | 2075 kg | 25,120 |
57-62 | 6237DX | 2-door | Coupe DeVille | 6 | $5048 | 2100 kg | 23,813 |
57-62 | 6267X | Convertible Coupe | 6 | $5225 | 2150 kg | 9,000 | |
57-62 | 62 | Chassis only | 1 |
NOTES:
Type | V-8, Overhead valves. |
Block | Cast iron block. |
Displacement | 5.972 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1. |
Brake horsepower | 300 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 224 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings. |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Model 7015701. |
Feature | Series 62 Sedans | Series 62 Coupes & Convertibles |
Wheelbase | 3289mm | 3289mm |
Overall Length | 5484mm | 5611mm |
Front Tread | 1549mm | 1549mm |
Rear Tread | 1549mm | 1549mm |
Tires | 8.00 x 15 blackwall | 8.00 x 15 blackwall |
Exhaust | Standard dual exhausts | Standard dual exhausts |
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