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1948 Cadillac Series 75
Imperial
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,590.00
No. Produced 382
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number 48-7533
Weight 4,930lbs
Wheelbase 136 inches
Length 225 15/16 inches
Width 82 5/16 inches
Height 72 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 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 283@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 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.27 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Bendix hydraulic drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 11 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 7.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 4 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 487500001 to 487546088
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3-4: Series
Digits 5-9: 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

Cadillac Shop Manual 1948Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Madeira Maroon
Cavern Green
Belden Blue
El Paso Beige
French Gray
Black
Amherst Blue
Tyrolian Gray
Cypress Green
Horizon Blue
Kingswood Gray
Lucerne Green
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ardsley Green
Vista Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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