Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1963
more distinguished-looking Biarritz arrived for 1963. The lower body “skeg” lines of 1961-62 were erased on all Cadillacs, and wide brushed-finish rocker panel moldings gave the Biarritz closer kinship with the svelte Sixty Special. The price remained stable — a nominal two dollars less than the year before — and production, though still limited, increased significantly.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962, with the first pair of symbols changed to “63” to indicate the new model year.
- Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars.
ENGINE
Type |
V-8 |
Valves |
Overhead valves |
Block |
Cast iron block |
Displacement |
390 cubic inches |
Bore and stroke |
4.00 x 3.875 inches |
Compression ratio |
10.5:1 |
Horsepower |
325 @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetion |
Rochester four-barrel model 710930. |
NOTE:
- Although neither engine displacement or output changed, the 1963 Cadillac V-8 was completely redesigned.
- Quieter, smoother and more efficient, the new motor was one-inch lower, four inches narrower and 1-1/4 inches shorter than the 1962 V-8.
- It was also some 82 pounds lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.
Model 6367E, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible, had special styling with untrimmed body sides, full-length stainless steel underscores and a rectangular grid pattern rear decorative grille. Power vent windows, white sidewall tires and six-way power seats (in bench seat mode) were standard in Eldorados.
STYLE
Model Number |
Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
63-63E |
6367E |
2-door Sport Convertible |
6 |
6609 |
4640 |
1,825 |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
129.5 inches |
Overall length |
223 inches |
Tires |
8.20 x 15 whitewall |
Rear axle ratio |
2.94:1 |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioner |
$474 |
Automatic headlight control |
$45 |
Controlled differential |
$54 |
Cruise Control |
$97 |
Door guards for |
$4 |
Electric door locks |
$46 |
E-Z-Eye Glass |
$52 |
License plate frame |
$6 |
Six-way power seat |
$85 or $113 depending on body style |
Power window regulators as an option |
$118 |
Power ventipanes as an option |
$73 |
Radio with rear seat speaker |
$165 |
Radio with rear seat speaker and remote control |
$247 |
AM/FM radio |
$191 |
Adjustable steering wheel |
$48. |
Remote control trunk lock |
$53. |
Five white sidewall tires, 8.20 x 15 four-ply standard on Eldorado |
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