Technical data of the 59 Eldorados

Engine Cadillac V8 "Q"
Valve Arrangement Overhead
Piston Displacement 390 cu inches
Horsepower 345 SAE @ 4800 r.p.m
Bore and stroke 4 x 3.875 inches
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Carburetor 3 Rochester two-barrel
Transmission 4-Speed Hydra-Matic
Exhaust System Dual
Steering Hydraulic Power
Brakes Power Brakes
Frame Tubular-center X
Springs Air Suspension front + rear
Axle Ratio 3.21 : 1
Tires Tubeless 8.20 x 15
Wheelbase 130 inches
Over-all length 225 inches
Over-all width 80.3 inches
Over-all height 54.4 inches
Minimum Road-Clearance 6.6 inches