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Cadillac 452 A V16 Pinin Farina Roadster specs

Car type Convertible
Curb weight 2800 kg (6173 lbs)
Dimensions 5.73 m (226 in) long, 1.89 m (74 in) wide
Wheelbase 3.76 m (148 in)
Introduced 1931
Origin country United States
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Powertrain specs

Engine type V16
Displacement 7.4 l (452 ci / 7412 cc)
Power 177 ps (175 bhp / 130 kw) @ 3400 rpm
Torque 432 Nm (319 lb-ft) @ 1700 rpm
Power / liter 24 ps (24 hp)
Power / weight 63 ps (62 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 154 Nm (114 lb-ft) / t
Transmission 3-Speed Manual
Layout front engine, rear wheel drive
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GaryLemos  10y ago

I don't own one however I do own the Heron ornament/radiator cap that goes to one. A-1 condition. LLemos2@tampa-bay.com.


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Fangio Man  12y ago

It is one of only a few american cars that were (co-)designed by Pinin Farina.


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Shaggy  12y ago

@ Fangio Man: I didn't know Pinin Farina designed bodies for Cadillacs, too.


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Fangio Man  12y ago

This one-off was designed by, like the name says, Pinin Farina. It looks very sporty and stylish and has a brutal american V16 with a displacement of over 7 liters.