Cadillac 472 Specs

Cadillac 472 engine specs: 472 ci (7.7L), 8-cylinder, 4.2992" bore x 4.0591" stroke, 10:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement	472 ci / 7.7 L
Bore	4.2992"
Stroke	4.0591"
Cylinders	8
Compression ratio	10:1
Bore/stroke ratio	1.059

Construction

Block material	cast iron
Head material	cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV
Fuel type	gas
Advertised HP	375 hp

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character	1.059 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM	4,059 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines
Displacement per cylinder	59.0 ci
Static compression	10:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium

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