1962 Cadillac Fin
With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.
1962 Cadillac
Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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62-62A | 6239A |
![]() 4-door 4-window Sedan |
6 | $5213 | 2111 kg | 17,314 |
62-62K | 6229K |
![]() 4-door 6-window Sedan | 6 | $5213 | 2109 kg | 16,730 |
62-62C | 6289C |
![]() 4-door Town Sedan |
6 | $5213 | 2086 kg | 2,600 |
62-62G | 6237G |
![]() 2-door Hardtop Coupe |
6 | $5025 | 2059 kg | 16,833 |
62-62F | 6268F |
![]() Convertible |
6 | $5588 | 2105 kg | 16,800 |
NOTE:
Type | V-8 - Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetion | Rochester four-barrel Model 701930 |
Feature | Series 62 | Park Avenue Sedan |
---|---|---|
Wheelbase | 3289mm | 3289mm |
Overall Length | 5639mm | 5461mm |
Front Tread | - | - |
Rear Tread | - | - |
Tires | 8.00 x 15 | 8.00 x 15 |
Exhaust | Single | Single |