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1932 Cadillac 452-B Fleetwood Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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1932 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood Sedan

1932 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood Sedan

Photo courtesy of James Schild, The Auto Review.

Original Base Price $5,245.00
No. Produced 296
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number 5175 S
Weight 5,865lbs
Wheelbase 149 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 59 7/8 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type Own V16, Valve-in-head
Displacement 452 cu. in.
Cylinders 16
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.35 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 165@3400
Rated Horsepower 57.5
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 1400001 to 1400300
Engine No. Location Left rear engine support.
Lubrication
Type
Make Detroit Lubricator
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Double plate power
Clutch Size 11 inches
3/4 floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.64 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Mechanical
Front Size 16 inches
Rear Size 16 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 16 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Wire
Wheel Mfr Kelsey Hayes
Wheel Size 18 X 6
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 18
Spare Location
Fuel 30 Gallons
Oil 10 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/4 Quarts
Cooling System 28 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Quarts
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 Left rear engine support.
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Additional Information
Production no. includes all models for all years in this series.

Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless 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 March 1932Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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