Series 62 Cadillac Models & History 1960
The1960 Cadillacs exhibited a smoother, more subtle rendition of the styling theme introduced one year earlier. General changes included
- a full width grille
- the elimination of pointed front bumper guards
- increased restraint in the application of chrome trim
- lower tailfins with oval shaped nacelles, which enclosed stacked taillights and backup lamps
- front fenders mounted directional indicator lamps
Series 6200 base models had
- plain fender skirts
- thin three-quarter length body side spears
- Cadillac crests and lettering on short horizontal front fender bars mounted just behind the headlights.
Four-window (4W) and six-window (6W) sedans were offered again. The former featured a one-piece wraparound backlight (rear window) and flat-top roof, while the latter had a sloping rear window and roofline. Standard equipment on 6200 models included
- power brakes
- power steering
- automatic transmission
- dual backup lamps
- windshield washers and dual Speed wipers
- wheel discs
- outside rear view mirror
- oil filter
Added extras on convertibles included power windows and Two-Way power seats. Technical highlights were comprised of
- finned rear drums
- a vacuum operated automatic-releasing floor controlled parking brake
- tubular X-frame construction.
Interiors were done in
- fawn
- blue or gray Cortina cord or turquoise
- green
- Persian Sand
- black Caspian cloth with Florentine vinyl bolsters
Convertibles were upholstered in Florentine leather single or two-tone combinations or monochromatic Cardiff leather combinations.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1959
- the first pair of symbols changed to “60” to indicate 1960 model year
- the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model as listed below
- the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 3302mm |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5715mm |
| Tires | 8.00 x 15 |
| Dual exhausts | standard |
| Rear axle ratios | 2.94:1 standard; 3.21:1 optional or mandatory with air conditioning |
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60-62K | 6229K |
|
6 | $5080 | 2184 kg | 26,824 |
| 60-62K | 6229K |
|
6 | $5080 | 2184 kg | 36 |
| 60-62A | 6239A |
|
6 | $5080 | 2170 kg | 9,984 |
| 60-62G | 6237G |
|
6 | $4892 | 2123 kg | 19,978 |
| 60-62F | 6267F |
|
6 | $5455 | 2205 kg | 14,000 |
| 60-62 | 62 | Chassis only | 2 |
- The Export six-window sedan was shipped in CKD form to foreign countries.
- All sedans were pillarless hardtop sedans.
SERIES 6200 ENGINE
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetors | Carter two-barrel Model 2814S |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
1960 Cadillac
The 345 horsepower Eldorado V-8 with three two-barrel carburetors was $134.40 extra installed in any other Cadillac model
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
