Cadillac V8 Specs
Cadillac V8 engine specs: 250 ci (4.1L), 8-cylinder, 3.4646" bore x 3.3071" stroke, 8.5:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 250 ci / 4.1 L |
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| Bore | 3.4646" |
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| Stroke | 3.3071" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.048 |
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Construction
| Block material | aluminum |
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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 | 135 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.048 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,307 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 31.3 ci |
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| Static compression | 8.5:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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