1976 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Base
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Photo: Cadillac SS Victoria front by BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: WSTM Team Dustizeff 0019 by This photo was taken by participant/team Team Dustizeff as part of the Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan project on Octobe..., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: CadillacHearse by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cadillac SS Victoria side by BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Commercial Chassis (1976–1979); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Cadillac SS Victoria front by BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: WSTM Team Dustizeff 0019 by This photo was taken by participant/team Team Dustizeff as part of the Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan project on Octobe..., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: CadillacHearse by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac SS Victoria side by BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Base is a 190-hp 8.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 190 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 500 CID OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 8.2 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 109.2 x 109.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.50:1 |
| Injection Type | Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Hypoid |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 400) |
| 1st Gear | 2.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 27.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, coil springs, upper and lower control arms |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Rod and link type |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston sliding, Hydro-Boost |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 157.5 in |
| Front Track | 63.3 in |
| Rear Track | 63.3 in |
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1976 Cadillac Commercial Chassis.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.