2023-06-08T14:59:00Z https://6364cadillac.ning.com/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=9ee522eeb7d14e1798fa8e280e8eb936&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2022-05-16:6543066:Video:285343 2022-05-16T23:08:51.898Z Daηηy https://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/DannyLynn

<a href="https://6364cadillac.ning.com/video/1959-cadillac-cyclone-concept-car-designed-by-harley-earl-shown"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10491671081?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>This is the future, circa 1959, from the fruitful mind of Harley Earl, the style and technology tour de force, Cadillac Cyclone.<br></br> <br></br> <p>The‌ ‌1959‌ ‌Cadillac‌ ‌Cyclone‌ XP-74‌</p> <p>was the last dream car created during Harley Earl's time as Vice President of Design at General Motors. The advanced technologies used in the hypercar were…</p>

<a href="https://6364cadillac.ning.com/video/1959-cadillac-cyclone-concept-car-designed-by-harley-earl-shown"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10491671081?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />This is the future, circa 1959, from the fruitful mind of Harley Earl, the style and technology tour de force, Cadillac Cyclone.<br /> <br /> <p>The‌ ‌1959‌ ‌Cadillac‌ ‌Cyclone‌ XP-74‌</p> <p>was the last dream car created during Harley Earl's time as Vice President of Design at General Motors. The advanced technologies used in the hypercar were truly amazing. To the degree that big companies such as Audi, Tesla, and Mercedes are utilizing it now.</p> <p></p> <p>The Cyclone Concept was created to explore both aesthetic and technological ideas. A clear plastic cover fits snugly against the panoramic glass for a complete 360-degree view in the 2-passenger version. Most people have little knowledge about the car and are unable to accurately recognize it unless they are true automotive experts. However, it remains an interesting vehicle to have been constructed at the time, with some of its features appearing far-fetched now being used as standard equipment, although not in the same way as the Cyclone.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The Engine And Features Of The Cadillac Cyclone The Cadillac cyclone is powered by a 390 cubic inch two-cylinder V8 engine with a displacement of about 6380cc that generates 325 horsepower and 588 Nm of torque. The top speed of the car is estimated to be around 110 miles per hour (176 kph). The engine is equipped with a low-profile carburetor, a cross-flow aluminum radiator, and two fans. The vehicle had a front air suspension with the rear suspension consisting of swing axles and trailing arms. The vehicle also supports a 3-speed Automatic transmission with a wheelbase of 104 inches. The automobile weighs 2100 kilos (4630 lbs). Design Of The Cadillac Cyclone</p> <p></p> <br /> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10496491887?profile=original" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10496491887?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10496568466?profile=original" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10496568466?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><br /> <br /> <br /> The design of the Cyclone was heavily influenced by the aviation and rocket designs of the 1950s, yet remained unmistakably a Cadillac. It served as a testbed for futuristic styling and technology.<br /> <br /> The Cyclone is 197' long and 44' tall, built on a 104' chassis; the body is steel (not fiberglass, like other previous experimental variants); and power is provided by a conventional 325 HP engine with a low-profile carburetor, a cross-flow aluminum radiator, and two fans.<br /> <br /> The whole exhaust system is contained in the engine compartment, including the muffler, with exhaust outlets located just in front of the front wheels. All of the equipment was in front of the engine, separated by belts. The Cadillac Cyclone was the first vehicle to use Saginaw rotary valve power steering and power brakes with a pressure servo and a reserve tank.<br /> <br /> A bubble top canopy was supported by the vehicle. It's a fully convertible car with rain-detecting automated sensors. When it rains, the car's roof (canopy) automatically closes. Silver is used to coat the canopy to protect it from UV rays.<br /> <br /> This vehicle had motorized doors that glided rearward when opened. The canopy also rises automatically with the opening of the door. It also offered a 360-degree view from within the car. The canopy may also be stored in the boot/trunk of the vehicle.<br /> <br /> The canopy was coated with vaporized silver to reflect the sun's rays, keeping the inside cool and not turning into a greenhouse due to all that glass; that type of idea during the 1958-59 period is pretty amazing.