Introduced in January, 1905 the Model F featured a new front end styling which was recognized as a desirable improvement. Not only did Cadillac update Model B's with the Model F "hood" and radiator (Model C), but owners of A's and B's had the new nose grafted to their cars. There was even an aftermarket supplier of update kits. The Model F had the same chassis as Model E except for a two inch longer wheelbase. One body style was the first Cadillac one cylinder touring car with non-detachable tonneau and two side doors for tonneau entrance. Another body style was a delivery vehicle.
The Model F cost $950. Calendar year sales and production (combined with the B, C, and E models) was 4029. The model year sales were the same number.
Model No. | Body type | Seating | Price | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
Model F | 2-door Touring | 4 | $950 | 614 kg |
Model F | Delivery | 2 | $950 | 636 kg |
Engine |
Horizontal, with cylinder to the rear |
Cylinders |
One |
Block |
Cast iron |
Water jacket |
Copper |
Bore & Stroke |
127mm x 127mm |
Displacement |
1.609 Liters |
Brake H.P. |
"Higher than advertised or calculated H.P." Advertised H.P.: 9 |
Main bearings |
Two |
Valve lifters |
mechanical |
Engine numbers |
4200-5000 with BE (1904), 5000-6600 with E, 6600-8200 with CE, 8200-8350 with ACE, 13501-13706 with ACE-special, 13728-14200 |
Carburetor |
Updraft mixer carburetor manufactured by Cadillac. |
Feature | Model F | Model F Delivery |
---|---|---|
Brake type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Brake wheels | two wheels | two wheels |
Brake contraction | on inboard drums | on inboard drums |
Wheels | 12 spoke wood wheels (14 spokes on prototype) -- 23 in. | 12 spoke wood wheels (14 spokes on prototype) -- 23 in. |
Tires | 28 x 3.5 Clincher | 30 x 3.5 Clincher |
Wheelbase | 1930mm | 1930mm |
Overall length | 2845mm | 2845mm |
Height |
1626mm | 2134mm |
Front / Rear Tread | 1435mm | 1435mm |
Optional Front / Rear Tread | 1549mm | |
Weight | 613.6 kg | 636 kg |
Transmission type |
Planetary transmission |
Speeds |
Two Forward (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse |
Controls |
low -- foot pedal, rev., high -- lever to right. |
Clutch |
Low, rev. -- bands, High disc clutch |
Drive |
Chain drive |
Differential |
Spur gear differential with overall ratio 3.1:1 to 5:1 |
Overall ratio
|
3.1:1 to 5:1 (Different combinations of 9 or 10 tooth driving sprocket with 31, 34, 38, 41, or 45 tooth driven sprocket gave ten possible ratios from 3.1:1 to 5:1. Lower ratios for runabout to be run on smooth, level roads to higher ratios for loaded Delivery to be run on rough, hilly roads. Instructions for changing sprockets were furnished to owners, but the change involved disassembly of the transmission and rear axle -- definitely not a "quick-change" setup. |
Cadillac Notes
1905 Automotive Notes
1. Oldsmobile | 6500 | ... increased about 1000 |
2. Cadillac | 3942 | ... increased 1500 |
3. Rambler | 3807 | ... increased 1500 |
4. Ford | 1599 | ... decreased 96 |
5. Franklin | 1098 | ... increased 700 |
6. White | 1015 | ... increased 300 |
7. Reo | 864 | |
8. Maxwell | 823 |