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1936 Cadillac V12 Series 85
Convertible Sedan
Standard Specifications
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1936 Cadillac V12 Town Car 36-8543

1936 Cadillac V12 Town Car 36-8543

Photo courtesy of James Schild, The Auto Review.

Original Base Price $4,095.00
No. Produced 651
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 5880
Weight 5,230lbs
Wheelbase 138 inches
Length 240 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own V12, Valve-in-head
Displacement 368 cu. in.
Cylinders 12
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 5.65 to 1
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 46.9
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 4110001 to 4110901
Engine No. Location On upper surface of generator drive chain housing.
Lubrication
Type
Make Detroit Lubricator
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.6 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & double roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 14 inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 14 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Disk
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size
Tire Type 6 ply
Tire Size 7.5 x 16
Spare Location Inside rear panel or trunk
Fuel 30 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission 4 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 29 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. Same as engine no.
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location On upper surface of generator drive chain housing.
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Additional Information
Production no. includes all models for this year in this series.

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal January 1936Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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