Cadillac 500 Specs
Cadillac 500 engine specs: 500 ci (8.2L), 8-cylinder, 4.2992" bore x 4.4016" stroke, 8.5:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 500 ci / 8.2 L |
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| Bore | 4.2992" |
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| Stroke | 4.4016" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.977 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | cast iron |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 400 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.977 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,402 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 62.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 8.5:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Vehicles (5)
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