1958 Cadillac
Cadillacs for 1958 were basically carryover models with a facelift on all but the Brougham. There was a new grille featuring multiple round "cleats" at the intersection of horizontal and vertical members. The grille insert was wider and the bumper guards were positioned lower to the parking lamps. New quad (dual) headlamps were seen throughout all lines and small chrome fins decorated front fenders. Tailfins were a bit less pronounced and trim attachments were revised. The word Cadillac appeared, in block letters, on the fins of Series 62 base models. On the sides of the cars there were five longer horizontal windsplits ahead of the unskirted rear wheel housings; front fender horizontal moldings with crests placed above at the trailing edge and no rocker sill trim.
1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The convertible, Coupe DeVille, and Sedan DeVille used solid metal trim on the lower half of the conical projectile flares, while other models had a thin ridge molding in the same location. Standard equipment was the same as the previous year. All-new was an extended deck Series sedan, which was 216mm longer than other base models.
Model No. | Body Style | Door | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
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58K-62 | 6239(X | 4 | 6 | $4891 | 2125 kg | 13,335 | |
58K-62 | 6239(X | 4 | Export Sedan | 6 | $4891 | 2125 kg | 204 |
58N-62 | 6239E(X | 4 | 6 | $5079 | 2168 kg | 20,952 | |
58L-62 | 6239EDX | 4 | 6 | $5497 | 2207 kg | 23,989 | |
58G-62 | 6237(X | 2 | 6 | $4784 | 2105 kg | 18,736 | |
58J-62 | 6237DX | 2 | 6 | $5231 | 2139 kg | 18,414 | |
58F-62 | 6267X | 2 | 6 | $5454 | 2202 kg | 7,825 | |
58-62 | 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 | 10.25:1 |
Brake horsepower | 310 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 231 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 231 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetor | Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2862S |
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
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Series 62 58K | 3289mm | 5507mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.00 x 15 blackwall |
Series 62 58G, 58J, & 58F | 3289mm | 5634mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.00 x 15 blackwall |
Series 62 58N & 58L | 3289mm | 5723mm | 1549mm | 1549mm | 8.00 x 15 blackwall |