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The (new) Cadillac Database©

The Fabulous
Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

1957 - 1960

Part 18
Brougham Basics

Being a copy of the general specifications of the Eldorado Brougham models
excerpted from the Cadillac Data Books for 1957 through 1960


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General Specifications for 1957-1958


 

Wheel base:  126.0 inches

Over-all length:  216.3 inches

Over-all width:  78.5 inches

Over-all height:  55.5 inches

Weight [including 5 wheels and tires]:  5315 lbs.

Tread [front and rear]:  61.0 inches

Minimum ground clearance:  5.3 inches
...adjustable to 6.3 inches

Steering ratio:  19.5 to 1 over-all

Turning diameter:  42.0 feet,  curb to curb

Rear axle ratio:  3.36 to 1

Tires:

1957:     8.40 x 15 [4-ply], tubeless, low-profile
1958:     8.40-8.20 x 15 [4-ply], tubeless, low-profile

 

Wheels: forged aluminum and steel, 15.0 inches diameter.

Suspension:  air springs front and rear

Drive: Cadillac four link

Frame:  Tubular-center X frame built by A. O. Smith

Engine horsepower:

1957 325 @ 4800 rpm
1958 335 @ 4800 rpm

Engine compression ratio:

1957 10.0 to 1
1958 10.25 to 1

Torque [in foot-lbs.]:

1957 400 @ 3300 rpm
1958 405 @ 3400 rpm

Carburetors:

1957 two,  4-barrel
1958 three, 2-barrel

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The 1957  "Batwing" air cleaner housing
with "Brougham" nameplate and "V"

Oil filter:  full-flow

Oil capacity [with filter]:  6.0 quarts

Cooling system capacity:  22.6 quarts

Fuel pump:  electric

Fuel capacity:  20.0 gallons

Headlights:  4-lamp system

Inner pair:    High beam
Outer pair:    High and low beam

 

Horns:  3 seashell, 1 trumpet

Battery:  12 Volt, 11 plate, 72 Watt

Battery location:  in trunk

Generator:  55 Amp

Regulator:  55 Amp

Interior Dimensions:  [in inches]

Front Rear
      Head room 35.5 34.8
      Leg room 43.7 39.7
      Hip room 61.3 60.7
      Shoulder room 59.2 56.9
      Seat height (adjustable) 13.3

 



General Specifications for 1959


 

Wheel base:  130.0 inches

Over-all length:  225.0 inches

Over-all width:  81 inches

Over-all height:  54.7 inches

Tread [front and rear]:  61.0 inches

Minimum ground clearance:  6.39 inches

Steering ratio: 18.9 to 1 over-all

Turning diameter: 24’ 2’’, curb to curb 

Rear axle ratio:  3.21 to 1

Tires:  tubeless, low-profile, 8.40 x 15, 4-ply

Wheels:  Kelsey-Hayes slotted disc with wheel covers, 15.0 inches diameter.

Suspension:   air springs front and rear

Drive: Cadillac four link

Frame:  Tubular-center X frame built by A. O. Smith

Engine horsepower:  345 @ 4800 rpm

Engine compression ratio:  10.5 to 1

Torque [in foot-lbs.]:  435 @ 3400 rpm

Carburetors:  three 2-barrel

Oil filter:  partial-flow

Oil capacity [with filter]:  6.0 quarts

Cooling system capacity:  19.25 quarts

Fuel capacity:  21.0 gallons

Headlights:  4-lamp system

Inner pair:    High beam
Outer pair:    High and low beam

 

Horns:  3 seashell, 1 trumpet

Battery:  12 Volt, 11 plate, 70 Amp/hr

Battery location: RH side of trunk compartment

Generator:  [direct air-cooled] 45 Amp

Regulator:  55 Amp

Jack accessories location:  concealed panel, LH side of trunk compartment

Windshield wipers:  28.5 inches radius

Seat construction:  Marshall type coil springs

Interior Dimensions:  [in inches]

Front Rear
      Head room 33.7 33.2
      Leg room 44.5 42.5
      Hip room 66.4 66.6
      Shoulder room 61.4 60.4
      Seat height 9.7 13.2

 

 

 

General Specifications for 1960

 

Wheel base:  130.0 inches

Over-all length:  225.0 inches

Over-all width:  80.7 inches

Over-all height:  55.0 inches

Tread [front and rear]:  61.0 inches

Minimum ground clearance:  6.59 inches

Steering ratio: 18.9 to 1 over-all

Turning diameter: 24’ 2’’, curb to curb 

Rear axle ratio:  3.21 to 1

Tires:  tubeless, low-profile, 8.40 x 15, 4-ply

Wheels:  Kelsey-Hayes slotted disc with wheel covers, 15.0 inches diameter.

Suspension:   air springs front and rear

Drive: Cadillac four link

Frame:  Tubular-center X frame built by A. O. Smith

Engine horsepower:  345 @ 4800 rpm

Engine compression ratio:  10.5 to 1

Torque [in foot-lbs.]:  435 @ 3400 rpm

Carburetors:  three 2-barrel

Oil filter:  full-flow

Oil capacity [with filter]:  6.0 quarts

Cooling system capacity:  19.7 quarts

Fuel capacity:  21.0 gallons

Headlights:  4-lamp system

Inner pair:    High beam
Outer pair:    High and low beam

 

Horns:  3 seashell, 1 trumpet

Battery:  12 Volt, 11 plate, 70 Amp/hr

Battery location: RH side of trunk compartment

Generator:  [direct air-cooled] 45 Amp

Regulator:  55 Amp

Jack accessories location:  concealed panel, LH side of trunk compartment

Windshield wipers:  28.5 inches radius

Seat construction:  Marshall type coil springs

Interior Dimensions:  [in inches]

Front Rear
      Head room 33.7 33.2
      Leg room 44.5 42.5
      Hip room 64.4 65.6
      Shoulder room 60.4 59.4
      Seat height 9.7 13.2

 

 

 

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[Background image:  the Eldorado Brougham chassis and engine]