TYPE 57 was similar to Type 55 except:
Bodies
Chassis: No significant change from Type 55.
Drive Line:
Engine
1918 Cadillac
Style No. | Doors | Type Name | Seating | Price | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NA | 4 | Touring | 7 | $2590 | 1834 kg |
NA | 4 | Phaeton | 4 | $2590 | 1784 kg |
NA | 2 | Roadster | 2/4 | $2590 | 1757 kg |
2750 | 2 | Convertible Victoria | 4 | $3075 | 1805 kg |
2730 | 4 | Brougham | 5/7 | $3535 | 1950 kg |
NA | 4 | Brougham | 7 | $4125 | |
2740 | 4 | Limousine | 7 | $4085 | 2011 kg |
2820 | Limousine | ||||
2680 | 4 | Town Limousine | 6 | $4100 | 1952 kg |
3110 | U.S. Government Limousine | ||||
2760 | 4 | Imperial | 7 | $4285 | |
2770 | 4 | Landaulet | 7 | $4235 | 2050 kg |
2840 | 4 | Town Landaulet | 6 | $4250 | 1977 kg |
2910 | 4 | Suburban | 7 | $4090 | 1977 kg |
NA | Police Patrol | $3850 | |||
NA | Ambulance | $4350 | |||
NA | Hearse | $4685 |
Note: Prices increased several times during the war years, partly due to war taxes. The lowest prices for the body style are given.
Description | Ninety degree V-8 L-head. Heads detachable. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase |
Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 130.2mm |
Displacement | 5.153 Liters |
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 |
Type 57 | Type 57 Roadster | Type 57 Limo, Land, Imp, Town Limo, Town Land | Special Chassis | |
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Wheelbase | 3175mm | 3175mm | 3353mm | 3683mm |
Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm | 1422mm | 1422mm | 1422mm |
Tires | 35 x 5 | 34 x 4-1/2 | 35 x 5 | 35 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, 17 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 | 25 in. |
Optional Final drive ratios | 3.94:1, 5.07:1 |
1918 Cadillac Victoria
1918 Cadillac Notes