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1951 CADILLAC 61 COUPE

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    1951 Cadillac 61

  • VIN 516123874
  • The VIN decodes to a 1951 Cadillac 61.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1951
    Make
    Cadillac
  • Series
    61
    Trim Level
    Coupe
  • Base Price
    $2590.00 USD
    Production
    2400
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Model Number
    51-6137
  • Weight
    3870 lbs
    Doors
    2
  • Brakes
  • Service
    Hydraulic drum
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Rear Differential
    5 pt.
    Oil
    5 qt.
  • Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
    Transmission
    3.75 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Carter
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.36 :1
  • Dimension
  • Height
    61 11/16 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Length
    211.5 in.
    Rear Tread
    63 in.
  • Front Tread
    59 in.
    Width
    80.125 in.
  • Engine
  • Brake Horsepower
    160@3800 hp
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Rated Horsepower
    46.5 hp
    Compression Ratio
    7.5 :1
  • Cylinders
    8
    Engine Numbers
    Same as VIN Serial Number.
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Engine Type
    90 degree V8 Valve-in-head
  • Engine No. Location
    Boss on front face of right cylinder block.
    Bore and Stroke
    3 13/16 & 3 5/8 in.
  • Displacement
    331 cu. in.
    Torque
    312@1800 ft/lbs
  • Engine Type
    Helical
    Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Radiator
    Fin and tube
    Cooling System
    18 Quarts
  • Battery
    6
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Semi-elliptic leaf springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 2nd
    1.53 :1
    3rd
    1 :1
  • Reverse
    2.39 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Wheel Size
    15 x 6
    Tire Type
    4 ply
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    8 x 15

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