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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 Steering ratio: 19.5 to 1 over-all Turning diameter: 42.0 feet, curb to curb Rear axle ratio: 3.36 to 1 Tires:
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:
Engine compression ratio:
Torque [in foot-lbs.]:
Carburetors:
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
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]
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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
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]
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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
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]
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