Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1956
Cadillac’snon-limousine style Fleetwood model carried the Sixty Special designation in script below the Cadillac crest on the sides of the front fenders. A Fleetwood name also appeared on the rear face of the deck lid. Solid chrome exhaust extension trim moldings were seen on the rear fenders.
I. D. NUMBERS
1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
- Serial numbers and engine numbers were the same again and were found in the same locations.
- The first two symbols were “56” to designate 1956 model production.
- The next two symbols indicated the series as follows:
- “62” = Series 62
- “60” = Fleetwood Sixty
- “75” = Fleetwood 75
- The remaining digits represented the consecutive unit number and began at 00000 for each series.
- All series had the same ending number, which would be misinterpreted if listed.
STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seat |
Price |
Weight |
Production Total |
55-62 |
6019X |
4-door |
Sedan |
6 |
$6019 |
2269 kg |
17,000 |
SERIES SIXTY SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE
Feature |
Standard Engine |
Optional Engine |
Type |
V-8: Overhead valves |
V-8: Overhead valves |
Block |
Cast iron block |
Cast iron block |
Displacement |
5.972 Liters |
5.972 Liters |
Bore and stroke |
101.6mm x 92.1mm |
101.6mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio |
9.75:1 |
9.75:1 |
Horsepower rating |
285 hp @ 4600 rpm |
305 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Power rating |
213 kW @ 4600 rpm |
227 kW @ 4700 rpm |
Main bearings |
Five |
Five |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
Carburetor |
Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2370S |
Two (2) Carter WCFB four-barrel, Model 2371S |
CHASSIS
Feature |
Series 60 Fleetwood |
Wheelbase |
3378mm |
Overall Length |
5738mm |
Front Tread |
1524mm |
Rear Tread |
1603mm |
Tires |
8.00 x 15 |
Exhaust |
Dual exhaust |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioning. |
White sidewall tires. |
E-Z-Eye safety glass. |
Autronic eye automatic headlamp dimmer. |
Signal-seeking radio with preselector and antenna. |
Heating and ventilation system. |
Power window lifts (std). |
Gold finish grille. |
Two-way posture power seat ($81). |
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