Series 60 Cadillac Models & History 1951
The60 Special Fleetwood sedan was facelifted to conform with the minor changes in other models. Eight vertical chrome louvers on the forward edge of the rear fenders continued to identify this car. All 1951 Cadillacs with full wheel discs featured a new type design lacking the popular Sombrero look. Hydra-Matic and power windows were standard on Sixty Specials.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers 516000000 and up appeared on 1951 Series 60S models.
STYLE
| Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Price |
Weight |
Production Total |
| 51-60 |
6019 |
4-door |
Sedan |
5 |
$4142 |
1880 kg |
18,631 |
ENGINE
| Type |
V-8: Overhead valves. |
| Block |
Cast iron block. |
| Displacement |
5.425 Liter |
| Bore and stroke |
96.8mm x 92.1mm |
| Compression ratio |
7.50:1. |
| Brake horsepower |
160 hp @ 3800 rpm |
| Power |
119 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor |
Carter WCD two-barrel Model 845S – also – Rochester BB two-barrel Model 7004200. |
CHASSIS (ALL MODELS)
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Series 61 |
3099mm |
5382mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
| Series 62 |
3200mm |
5737 |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
| Series 60S |
3302mm |
5712mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.00 x 15 |
| Series 75 |
3728mm |
6002mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.20 x 15 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
| Power windows (specific models). |
| Heating and ventilating system. |
| Radio and antenna. |
| Chrome wheel discs. |
| Windshield washers. |
| Fog lamps. |
| White sidewall tires (availability limited). |
