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| 1940 Cadillac Series 72 V8 |
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| Formal Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$3,695.00
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| No. Produced |
18
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Fleetwood
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
5
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| Model Number |
7259
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| Weight |
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
138 inches
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Height |
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| Front Tread |
58 inches
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| Rear Tread |
63 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 346 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 140@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 270@1700 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Stromberg
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | | |
| Drive | | |
| No. Of Gears | | |
| Clutch Type |
Semicentrifugal
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| Clutch Size |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
4.31 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
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| Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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| Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
Bendix hydraulic
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| Front Size |
12 inches
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| Rear Size |
12 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
12 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Full Classic
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine number | |
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 |
| Digits 1-7: Production number |
| VIN Location | Right side of chain case in front of generator. | |
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