(from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)The Series 62 was a series of cars produced by Cadillac, designed to replace the Series 65 in 1940. It remained in production through 1964, having been renamed Series 6200, when it was replaced by the Cadillac Calais name
The 1959 Cadillac is remembered for its huge sharp tailfins with dual bullet tail lights, two distinctive rooflines and roof pillar configurations, new jewel-like grille patterns and matching deck lid beauty panels. In 1959 the Series 62 became the Series 6200. De Villes and 2-door Eldorados were moved from the Series 62 to their own series, the Series 6300 and Series 6400 respectively, though they all, including the 4-door Eldorado Brougham (which was moved from the Series 70 to Series 6900), shared the same 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase. Engine output was an even 325 hp (242 kW) from the 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine. The Series 6200 was identifiable by its straight body rub moldings, running from front wheel opening to back bumpers, with crest medallions below the spear. A one-deck jeweled rear grille insert was seen. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror and oil filter. The convertible model had power windows and a two-way power seat. Plain fender skirts covered the rear wheels and 4-doors were available in either four-window or six-window hardtop configurations. With the De Villes and 2-door Eldorados in their own series sales
Specifications
Bodywork
Length : cm (in): 571 (225)
Width : cm (in): 203 (79.9)
Height : cm (in): 142 (56.2)
Wheelbase : cm (in) : 330 (130)
Weight: kg (lb) : 2218 (4890)
Mechanics.
Displacement : V8 6382 cc (389 ci), front mounted
Valve gear : 16
Fuel system : 1 Rochester carburettor
Gearbox : 4 speed, automatic
Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
Maximum power : 325 bhp at 4800 rpm
Maximum torque : 583 Nm at 3000 rpm
Maximum speed : 200 km/h
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