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Cadillac 0 - 60 Times: 1949 - 1969

Started by Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621, May 23, 2023, 03:39:09 PM

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Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Acceleration measurements complied from various automotive magazines for new cars. I also wanted to include MPG figures but there was too much inconsistency between the way fuel economy was reported to be meaningful.

1949: 15.8 seconds
1950: *
1951: 16.6
1952: 13.2
1953: 12.8
1954: 11.4
1955: 11.2
1956: 10.7
1957: 10.6
1958: 13.3 (reg) 12.4 (premium) Popular Mechanics; 11.0 Motor Life
1959: 10.3
1960: 10.7
1961: 11.0
1962: 11.0
1963: 10.4
1964: 8.5 (start of THM trans)
1965: 9.2
1966: 11.1
1967: *
1968: *
1969: 9.4

* Test data N/A.

Test samples up to 1959 usually were not equipped with air; all were equipped with air 1960 and later.

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"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

So I guess my 3.6 seconds in my 73 might be considered an improvement? Stock it was about 8 seconds
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Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

10.7 according to several online sources.
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V63

1957 - 1958 seems a rather dramatic negative change given the same drive train save for lighter rear springs?  (Leaf vs coil)

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

1/8 th mil.
e in 9.6 at 76 MPH means 0-60 just about 8 seconds
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79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

jagbuxx #12944

Very interesting, thanks for posting!
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bcroe

A lot of that depends on the axle ratio.  The
ratio would generally change with the TH400
torque converter trans.  Quarter mile speeds
would be more indicative of the power to weight
ratio. 

Later years (running unleaded) would be interesting. 
Bruce Roe

Dave CLC#16900

Would be interesting what the different engine options did in the 50s (single vs. dual or tri-carbs).  Most of the Eldorado packages also had a bigger gear if I recall correctly.
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Jon S

With my stopwatch my 1958 does 0 to 60 in 10.2 seconds.  I am also confused by the large difference between the 1957 and 1958 0 to 60 times since both cars are very similar.
Jon

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1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT

V63

#10
I would resolve that there is a misfire in that particular record. 1957-58 additionally your own confirmation, are effectively that the models  should have the same results ....of coarse,  all things being equal (AC, model and carburation ect)

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

#11
I checked again and found another road test for a 1958 Series 62 Sedan from Motor Life which puts 0 - 60 at 11.0 seconds.

The 12.4s & 13.3s timings for premium and regular fuel were reported by Popular Mechanics whose analysis and results were much more exhaustive which was also the only article to publish figures for two fuel grades. I'll amend the original post to include the other figure.
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Clewisiii

I would love to see this in terms of MPG per year.  But I know is sensitive to many variables
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64\/54Cadillacking

Seems like the '64 was the fastest of the bunch. I can agree, the 64's are fast cars for their size and weight. The TH400 really does make a difference of off the line power, it's super smooth as well.

Plus the 429 has tons of torque and really pushes these cars easily.

I'm a bit surprised by the 65'a being a tad slower since they introduced the variable pitch stator in the 65-67 transmission which adds additional power to the cars.
 
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V63

I remember,  1964 models...
 motor trend ?
stated

 "never seen anything so big go so fast!!!"

wrefakis

68 time was in motor trend
69-70 times mean nothing as with the correct 97+ octane fuel 0-60 involves almost 8 seconds of wheelspin,i spun the tires yesterday in black convert at 30% throttle and it has posi rear and radials
30-50 times more indicative of power,and at 30 in high gear if you floor it even then you get a bit of wheel spin

Scott Nellis

   If anyone can post a 1968 time I would greatly appreciate it. I am curious what that glorious new 472 was up to.
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Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Quote from: Scott Nellis on May 27, 2023, 07:38:16 AMIf anyone can post a 1968 time I would greatly appreciate it. I am curious what that glorious new 472 was up to.

1969 should be similar.
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Jon S

Quote from: wrefakis on May 26, 2023, 09:33:30 AM68 time was in motor trend
69-70 times mean nothing as with the correct 97+ octane fuel 0-60 involves almost 8 seconds of wheelspin,i spun the tires yesterday in black convert at 30% throttle and it has posi rear and radials
30-50 times more indicative of power,and at 30 in high gear if you floor it even then you get a bit of wheel spin

That's the sign of dried rubber tires
Jon

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1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

The 1969 was tested in Motor Trend as follows:

0 - 60 - 9.4s
1/4 mile - 16.5s @ 83.8 mph
Passing 50 - 70 mph 5.6s

Road Test magazine figures were:

0 - 60 - Not provided
1/4 mile - 17.7s @ 84 mph
Passing 50 - 70 - 6.0s

Both cars were Coupe deVilles.

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