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  2. Introduced in 1914, it was the standard engine for 1915 Cadillac models. It was a 90° design with an L-head (sidevalve) configuration and was water-cooled. Bore and stroke was 3.125 in × 5.125 in (79.4 mm × 130.2 mm), for a total of 314 cu in (5.1 L) of displacement. Output was 70 hp (52 kW).

  3. May 13, 2021 · For 1976, the 500’s final year in production, output was a mere 190 hpless than a decent 2.0-liter four can do these days. For 1977, the Cadillac V8 was shrunk down to 425 cubic inches, then downsized again in 1980 to a mere 368 CID package (which included the notorious V8-6-4 version featured here). By 2030, Cadillac plans to be offering ...

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    The Cadillac 500 cubic inch V8 was built on the same platform as its 472 cubic inch unit, which first hit showrooms in 1968. Given that low end torque was more important than high end horsepower in moving the increasingly enormous Caddys streaming out of Detroit factories, a longer stroke (4.304 inches versus 4.060 inches) was introduced to the 472...

    Getting a V8 do-over wasn't just seen as an opportunity to build the biggest Cadillac engine. The automaker's engineers had learned a lot about V8 design in the intervening years, and had also come up with a better understanding of they felt customers would be looking for in a vehicle in the near future. As a result, the Cadillac 500 (and its 472 p...

    The Cadillac 500 engine was initially found in the Eldorado coupe in 1970. In its original tune, the motor was good for 400hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. While these are 'gross' figures as used at the time, they still represented a massive amount of thrust for a car as large as the Eldorado. The Eldorado offered front-wheel drive, which was a novelty ...

    Where does the Cadillac 500 cubic inch V8 fit in on the muscle car scene? There's a healthy community that's dedicated to building these big block engines, for two major reasons. The first is that they're inexpensive to purchase at salvage yards across the country, as early '70s Cadillacs don't hold much appeal to modern collectors. The second has ...

  4. Jun 24, 2024 · Even with those modifications, the stock horsepower on the Cadillac 429 was 340 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft of torque. Later Cadillac would finally beat the 345 hp of the original 390 V8.

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  5. Jul 28, 2023 · The combined power of the ICE and electric motor must not exceed between 644 and 697 horsepower depending on Balance of Performance (BoP), and while there’s a maximum output for the e-motor...

  6. Nov 16, 2023 · Cadillac V-8: Overhead valves. Cast Iron Block. Displacement: 331 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.8125″ x 3.625″. Horsepower: 210 @ 4150 RPM. Torque: 330 ft. lbs. @ 2700 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift (Intake) 0.365″ (Exhaust) 0.365″.

  7. Mar 10, 2014 · By 1953, Cadillac’s V8 engines were cranking out 210 hp. It would last 30 years without getting stale, but growing more monstrous in size and power as time rolled on. The original had a 3-13/16 x 3-5/8 in. bore and stroke and displaced 331 cu. in.

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