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1937 Cadillac Series 85 V12
Imperial Cabriolet
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 474
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 6,210lbs
Wheelbase 138 inches
Length
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 Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 46.9
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 4130001 to 4130478
Engine No. Location On right side of chain case in front of generator.
Lubrication
Type
Make Detroit Lubricator
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.60 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 14 inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 14 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type 6 ply
Tire Size
Spare Location
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 17 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 right side of chain case in front of generator.
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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 Topics December 6 1937Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Golden Beige
Briarcliff Blue
Peruvian Gray
Admiral Blue
Springdale Green
Douglas Green
Ricardo Maroon
Rockledge Gray
Santaupe
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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