- Home
- Search for
Specifications Find automobile specifications - Directory
of Services Listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique, classic, vintage and muscle cars. - Engine
VIN CodesDecodes engine codes used in Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN's) for cars starting around 1953. -
Vehicle History
Vehicle History Reports for Classic Cars - Museums
Listing of automobile museums, as well as museums with some automotive related items. -
Clubs
Listing of Clubs and Organizations. -
Featured Cars
Take a Virtual Tour of our Featured Classic Car. - About Us
The Classic Car Database
Ads
Bookmark this page
| 1931 Cadillac V12 Series 370 | ||
| Imperial | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,345.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,725 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 7 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 5,420lbs | |
| 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 | |||
|
| |||
| Additional Information | |||
| The wheelbase for this model is 143 inches. 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 | |