Tuesday, September 10, 2013
1976 Cadillac 500 Specifications
In 1976, the standard engine on the full-size Cadillac was the 7.7 liter, V8, 500-cubic inch which provided the smooth ride and power that Cadillacs of the time were known for. In a year of transition, as the company rolled out smaller engines in its Seville, the 1976 500 was one of the last massive V8 engines to be found stock in a Cadillac.
Size
The Cadillac 500 is a 500 cubic inch engine, which is massive by modern standards and of respectable size by muscle car standards of the fifties and sixties. Matching this size with a 7.7 liter capacity, the 500 was capable of plenty of power.
Cylinders
The Cadillac 500 ran eight cylinders, making it a V8 engine. These engines are rarely found today, as the economy is more concerned with fuel efficiency than raw power. However, these engines were common in the seventies and are still used on cars designed for racing and high-torque trucks made for hauling, as well as high-end sports cars.
Fuel delivery system
Utilizing a carburetor system for fuel delivery, the Cadillac was not able to take advantage of soon-to-be-developed fuel injection, but rather relied on the tried and true system that automobile combustion engines had been using since their inception. Easier to maintain and adjust th,e carburetor was the standard for at least ten years after the 500 was no longer produced.
Model years
The 500 was used on 1971 to 1976 model years, with a short five-year run that reflected the changing idea of how a car should run in the seventies.
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