The 1916 Type 53 was similar to the 1915 Type 51 Bodies: Similar to the 1915 Type 51 except:
Chassis:
Drive Line:
Engine:
Serial numbers were not used.
Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders and on a plate on the dash.
Starting A-20000
Ending: A-38003
Model Number | Body Type | Style | Seating | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
NA | 4-dr. | Touring | 7 | $2080 |
NA | 4-dr. | Salon | 5 | $2080 |
NA | 2-dr. | Roadster | 2/4 | $2080 |
1517 | 2-dr. | Victoria | 3 | $2400 |
NA | 2-dr. | Coupe | 4 | $2800 |
1518 | 4-dr. | Brougham | 5/7 | $2950 |
1744 | 4-dr. | Limousine | 7 | $3450 |
1519 | 4-dr. | Berline | 7 | $3600 |
NA | 4-dr. | 3353mm Touring | - | $- |
NA | - | Ambulance | - | $3455 |
NA | - | Police Patrol | - | $2955 |
NA | - | Hearse | - | $3880 |
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 | 5.155 Liters |
Compression ratio | 4.25:1 |
Brake Horsepower | 77 @ 2600 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 53 | Special Chassis | |
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Wheelbase | 3099mm | 3683mm |
Optional Wheelbase | 3353mm | |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm | 1422mm |
Optional Front/Rear Tread | 1549mm | 1549mm |
Tires | 36 x 4-1/2 | 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 (R-W wire wheels optional) |
Wheel size | 27 in. |
Optional Final drive ratios | 3.94:1, 5.07:1 |
1916 Cadillac Notes