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| 1917 Cadillac 55 Series | ||
| Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,080.00 | |
| No. Produced | 18,002 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 314.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 5 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 60 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 31.25 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 55A1 to 55S2 | |
| Engine No. Location | Back of right cylinder block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Selective sliding gear | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Multiple disk - dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Full floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.37 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | Platform | ||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | |||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | |||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Single | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wood | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 36 x 4 1/2 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine no. | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on dash. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Production no. includes all models in this year. | |||
| References | |
| The Automobile January 4 1917 | Horseless 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 4 1917 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |