Cadillac Cyclone - Wikipedia
WEBOne of the last cars designed by Harley Earl, the Cyclone was a testbed for futuristic styling and technology. Built on a 104" wheelbase chassis, it featured a front-mounted 390in 3 engine, rear-mounted automatic transaxle, and an …
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WEBOct 5, 2021 · The Cadillac cyclone is powered by a 390 cubic inch two-cylinder V8 engine with a displacement of about 6380cc that generates 325 horsepower and 588 Nm of torque. The top speed of the car is estimated to be around 110 miles per hour (176 kph).
1959 Cadillac Cyclone — Audrain Auto Museum
WEBMar 31, 2020 · Specifications. Engine: Cast-Iron 389 C.I. V8 (6.4L) Horsepower: 350 @ 4800 RPM. Torque: 424 ft/lbs @ 3100 RPM. Transmission: Three-speed manual. Front Suspension : Standard Cadillac air suspension. Rear Suspension: Swing axles, trailing arms. Weight: 4630 lbs. Introduced in 1959, the Cadillac Cyclone prototype was engineered to act as a ...
1959 Cadillac Cyclone | HowStuffWorks
WEBThe 1959 Cadillac Cyclone was equipped with the new-for-1959 325-bhp, 390-cid Cadillac V-8, driven through a stock Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. It was equipped with a two-speed differential, to allow six speeds forward.
1959 Cadillac Cyclone Concept | GM Authority
WEBFeb 17, 2015 · The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone kept the tradition of post-war futuristic concepts. Earl even nailed a technology that was some sixty years away from mass production with the Cyclone. The first thing...
Cadillac Cyclone: The Stunning Space Age-Inspired Concept That …
WEBMay 25, 2023 · Sixty-four years after it was unveiled for the first time, the Harley J. Earl's Cadillac Cyclone remains a stunning example of Space Age design and one of the most fascinating concept cars of its...
From the Archives: 1959 Cadillac Cyclone - Hemmings
WEBNov 13, 2014 · Here’s a press photo that was lurking in our cabinet of a nice concept, the 1959 Cadillac Cyclone. This Jetson-like bubble-topped show car made its debut at the inaugural Daytona 500, and looks to have borrowed a few design ideas from NASA.
Ed Welburn Drives the Cadillac Cyclone - MotorTrend
WEBNov 29, 2016 · The car? The Cadillac Cyclone XP-74 Concept, a two-seat, bubble-topped convertible designed to wow the crowds at GM's Motorama shows, which ran from 1949 to 1961. It...
1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74 Concept - Conceptcarz.com
WEBThe Cadillac Cyclone was an indication of the United States' obsession with jet design and aerodynamics. During the early 1950's GM introduced its Firebird concepts which featured dramatic and bold designs powered by gas turbine engines. Powering the Cyclone was a modified version of a V8 engine capable of producing 325 horsepower.
1959 Cadillac Cyclone - Car and Driver
WEBJul 31, 2002 · The Cyclone was Harley Earl's final dream car. It debuted at Daytona Beach wearing much taller tail fins, which were later trimmed, signaling the end of the fin-era. Two black cones...