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| 1931 Cadillac V12 Series 370 | ||
| Phaeton | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,045.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,725 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fleetwood | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,950lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 140 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57.25 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own V12, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 368 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 12 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.43 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 135@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.9 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 100001 to 1005800 | |
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to crankshaft and connector rod bearings | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchro-mesh | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Disk dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | 3/4 floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.39 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 15 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 15 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 15 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wood artillery | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Jaxon | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7 x 19 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 22 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 9 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Quarts | ||
| Cooling System | 26 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Quarts | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine no. | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Production no. includes all models for all years in this series. Optional rear axle ratio of 4.75 and 4.07 to 1. Optional disc wire and demountable wood wheels 7.5 x 18. | |||
| References | |
| Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1931 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |