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| 1940 Cadillac Series 62 V8 | ||
| Convertible Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 75 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 6229 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 129 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 346 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 135@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 250@1700 | |
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 8320001 to 8325903 | |
| Engine No. Location | Right side of chain case in front of generator. | |
| Lubrication | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Semicentrifugal | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 1/2 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.92 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Knee action | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & double roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 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 | Steel disc | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 7 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 22 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 7 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 1/2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 24 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Same as engine number | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Right side of chain case in front of generator. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Automobile Topics January 8 1940 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Antoinette Blue | |
| Cavern Green | ||
| Knickerbocker Gray | ||
| Marquette Gray | ||
| Long Key Green | ||
| Beaver Brown | ||
| Corlear Blue | ||
| Homer Gray | ||
| Oxblood Maroon | ||
| Upper - Chicory Green/Lower - Evergreen | ||
| Upper - Harbor Mist Green/Lower - Submarine Gray | ||
| Upper - Beaumont Blue/Lower - Pilot Blue | ||
| Upper -Silver Grench Gray/Lower - Luzon Green | ||
| Moonstone | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |