Similar to 1914 bodies except:
Bodies
Chassis:
Drive Line:
Engine:
Serial numbers were not used. |
Engine numbers stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders |
and on a plate on the dash. |
Starting: A-6000 |
Ending: A-19001. |
Model Number | Body | Style | Passengers | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
NA | 4-dr. | Touring | 7 | $1975 |
NA | 4-dr. | Touring | 5 | $1975 |
NA | 2-dr. | Salon | 5 | $1975 |
NA | 2-dr. | Roadster | 2/4 | $1975 |
602 | 2-dr. | Landaulet Coupe | 3 | $2500 |
601 | 4-dr. | Sedan | 5 | $2800 |
583 | 4-dr. | Limousine | 7 | $3450 |
NA | 4-dr. | Berline Limousine | 7 | $3600 |
715 | 4-dr. | Imperial Sedan | 5 | $- |
Note: Through 1919, Cadillac sometimes referred to Touring Cars and Roadsters as "Seven Passenger Car," "Five Passenger Car" or "Two Passenger Car." The designations "Touring" and "Roadster" are used here for clarity.
Description | Ninety degree V-8 L-head. Heads not detachable. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase |
Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 130.2mm |
Displacement | 5.153 Liters |
Compression ratio | 4.25:1 |
Brake Horsepower | 70 @ 2400 R.P.M. (60+ advertised) |
S.A.E./N.A.C.C. Horsepower | 31.25 |
Main bearings | Three |
Valve lifters | Rockers with roller cam follower acting on mechanical lifters |
Carburetor | float feed with auxiliary air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents |
Torque (Compression) | 180 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M. |
Type 51 | Special Chassis | |
Wheelbase | 3099mm | 3683mm |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm; optional: 1549mm | |
Tires | 36 x 4-1/2 |
Transmission | Selective, sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine |
Speeds | 3 Forward and one Reverse |
Steering position | Left drive, center control (Right hand drive optional) |
Clutch | Multiple disc, dry plate, 15 discs |
Drive | Shaft drive |
Axle | Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle |
Overall ratio | 4.44:1 |
Brakes | Mechanical brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal |
Wheels | Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims (wire wheels optional) |
Wheel size | 27 in. |
Optional Final drive ratios | 3.94:1, 5.07:1 |
1915 Cadillac Notes