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1947 Cadillac Series 61
Touring Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,060.00
No. Produced 5,160
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 47-6109
Weight 4,270lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 214.125 inches
Width 80.875 inches
Height 68.5 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 346 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 274@1600
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter or Stromberg
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.39 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.77 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6.5 Quarts
Transmission 4 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 5420001 to 5428555
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Unknown
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket.
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Additional Information

1947 Cadillac Detailed SpecificationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1946Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Antoinette Blue
Madeira Maroon
GunMetallical
Belden Blue
Cavern Green
El Paso Beige
French Gray
Seine Blue
Camden Green
Dover Gray
Lotus Cream
Black
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pinehurst Green
Robins Egg Blue
Vista Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
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