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| 1936 Cadillac V12 Series 85 | ||
| Convertible Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
1936 Cadillac V12 Town Car 36-8543
Photo courtesy of James Schild, The Auto Review.
| Original Base Price | $4,095.00 | |
| No. Produced | 651 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fleetwood | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 5880 | |
| Weight | 5,230lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 138 inches | |
| Length | 240 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own V12, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 368 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 12 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 5.65 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 150@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.9 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 4110001 to 4110901 | |
| Engine No. Location | On upper surface of generator drive chain housing. | |
| Lubrication | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Detroit Lubricator | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.6 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & double roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 14 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 14 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Disk | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Motor Wheel | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | 6 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 7.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Inside rear panel or trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 30 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 9 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 1/2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 29 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| 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 | On upper surface of generator drive chain housing. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Production no. includes all models for this year in this series. | |||
| References | |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | 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 1936 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |