Type 55 is similar to the 1916 Type 53 except:
Bodies
1917 Cadillac Roadster
Chassis
Drive Line
Engine
Model Number | Body | Series | Seating | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
NA | 4-dr. | Touring | 7 | $2250 |
NA | 4-dr. | Phaeton | 4 | $2240 |
NA | 2-dr. | Roadster | 2/4 | $2240 |
NA | 2-dr. | Club Roadster | 4 | $2240 |
NA | 2-dr. | Convertible Victoria | 4 | $2710 |
NA | 2-dr. | Coupe | 4 | $2960 |
NA | 4-dr. | Convertible Touring | 7 | $2835 |
2460 | 4-dr. | Brougham | 5/7 | $3110 |
2450 | 4-dr. | Limousine | 7 | $3760 |
2440 | 4-dr. | Imperial | 7 | $3910 |
2620 | 4-dr. | Landaulet | 7 | $3910 |
2470 | - | Touring Couplet | - | $- |
NA | Ambulance | $3760 | ||
NA | Police Patrol | $3160 | ||
NA | Hearse | $4040 |
Note: Prices $160 less previous to 14
December 1916.
Note: Touring Couplet may be same as
Convertible Victoria.
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 |
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 55 | Type 55 Limo, Land, Imp | Special Chassis | |
---|---|---|---|
Wheelbase | 3175mm | 3353mm | 3683mm |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm | 1422mm | 1422mm |
Tires | 36 x 4-1/2 | 37 x 5 | 37 x 5 |
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 or Houk wire wheels optional) |
Wheel size | 27 in. |
Optional Final drive ratios | 3.94:1, 5.07:1 |
1917 Cadillac Notes