1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
The postwar tail fins, also called rocket fins, reached their peak with 1959 Cadillac Eldrodao. The fins began a gradual decline in 1960 and reached a subdued form by 1964.
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| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price | $7401 USD |
| engine | V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | OHV |
| displacement | 6391 cc / 390.0 cu in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| power | 257.3 kw / 345.0 bhp @ 4800 rpm |
| specific output | 53.98 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 589.78 nm / 435.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel over Tubular-Center X-Frame |
| front tires | Tubeless 8.20 x 15 |
| rear tires | Tubeless 8.20 x 15 |
| front brakes | Power Assist |
| rear brakes | Power Assist |
| f suspension | Air-Ride Suspension |
| r suspension | Air-Ride Suspension |
| weight | 2295 kg / 5060 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3302 mm / 130.0 in |
| front track | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| rear track | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| length | 5715 mm / 225.0 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Hydramatic |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 3.21:1 |
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