Same as 1911 except
Chassis: Brake drum diameter increased to 431.8mm
Drive line: No significant change.
Engine
1912 Cadillac
If serial numbers were used they were on the plate on dash (with engine no.) Engine numbers were stamped on top surface of crankcase -- in front of and to the left of number one (front) cylinder. Starting: 61001. Ending: 75000.
1912 Cadillac Roadster
Doors | Name | Seating | Price |
---|---|---|---|
4 | Touring | 5 | $1800 |
4 | Phaeton | 4 | $1800 |
4 | Torpedo | 4 | $1900 |
2 | Roadster | 2 | $1800 |
4 | Limousine | 7 | $3250 |
2 | Coupe | 4 | $2250 |
Description | Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket |
Bore & Stroke | 114.3mm x 114.3mm |
Displacement | 4.691 Liters |
Brake Horsepower | 40 plus. A.L.A.M. H.P.: 32.4 |
Main bearings | Five |
Valve lifters | Mechanical -- push rod -- roller cam followers |
Carburetor | float feed; Made by Cadillac to C. F. Johnson patents |
Wheelbase | 2946mm |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm; optional: 1549mm |
Tires | 36 x 4 |
Transmission | Selective, sliding gear transmission |
Speeds | 3 Forward and one Reverse |
Steering position | Right hand drive, controls to right |
Clutch | Leather faced cone clutch |
Drive | Shaft drive |
Axle | Full floating rear axle |
Differential | bevel drive, bevel gear differential |
Overall ratio | 3.92:1 (Phaeton & Torpedo 3.66:1 Roadster 3.43:1) |
Brakes | Mech. brakes on two wheels -- service / foot / contracting -- emerg./lever/expanding |
Wheels | Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, quick detachable rims |
Wheel size | 28 in. |
Optional Final drive ratios | 3.05:1, 3.43:1, 3.66:1 |
1912 Cadillac Notes