Styling and appearance of the V-16 Model 452-B was the same as the V-8 and V-12 except for emblems and longer hood with seven ports. A few Fleetwood body styles had an 18 degree rather than the typical 12 degree windshield. Some body styles achieved the ultimate proportions -- radiator over front axle, windshield mid-way between the axles, and all seating between the axles.
With the longer wheelbase and more power and weight, some mechanical details were beefed up versions of the V-8 and V-12 designs (254mm deep frame, heavier axles, 18" rims, 279mm clutch, 406mm brake drums, different gear ratios, greater battery/generator capacity).
The engine remained basically the same as in 1930-31. As on the V-12, carburetors were changed to Detroit Lubricator, and the oil filter was changed to Cuno. Fuel feed was by mechanical pump. Intake silencers with filter took the place of the vacuum tanks on the dash. In a departure from the smooth, uncluttered look of the earlier V-16, the spark plug wires sprouted from the top of the distributor cap. A more efficient and dependable design, but a real compromise in appearance.
Fisher 143" wheelbase | |||||
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Job number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
32-16-155 | 2-door | Roadster | 2/4 | $4595 | 2302 kg |
32-16-178 | 2-door | Coupe | 2/4 | $4495 | 2514 kg |
32-16-168 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 2/4 | $4645 | 2502 kg |
32-16-159 | 4-door | Standard Sedan | 5 | $4595 | 2557 kg |
Fisher 149" wheelbase | |||||
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Job number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
32-16-256 | 4-door | Standard Phaeton | 5 | $4695 | 2455 kg |
32-16-280 | 4-door | Special Phaeton | 5 | $4795 | 2477 kg |
32-16-273 | 4-door | All Weather Phaeton | 5 | $4195 | 2511 kg |
32-16-279 | 4-door | Sport Phaeton | 5 | $4945 | 2500 kg |
32-16-252 | 4-door | Town Sedan | 5 | ||
32-16-259 | 4-door | Special Sedan | 5 | ||
32-16-262 | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | ||
32-16-263 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 7 | ||
32-16-272 | 2-door | Coupe | 5 |
Fleetwood 149" wheelbase | |||||
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Style number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
5130-S | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $5095 | 2607 kg |
5175-S | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | $5245 | 2666 kg |
5175 | 4-door | Limousine | 7 | $5445 | 2684 kg |
5181 | 2-door | Town Coupe | 5 | $5095 | 2548 kg |
5112 | 4-door | Town Cabriolet | 5/7 | $5795 | 2625 kg |
5191 | 4-door | Limousine Brougham | 7 | $5945 | 2698 kg |
5125 | 4-door | Town Cabriolet | 7 | $4945 | 2698 kg |
Fleetwood 149" Wheelbase Special | |||||
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Style number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
5112-C | 4-door | Collapsible Town Cabriolet | 5/7 | ||
5120 | 4-door | Transformable Town Cabriolet | 7 | ||
5125 | 4-door | Transformable Town Cabriolet | 7 | ||
5125-C | 4-door | Collapsible Transformable Town Cabriolet | 7 | ||
5125-Q | 4-door | Transformable Cabriolet | 7 | ||
5129 | 4-door | Imperial | 5 | ||
5130-FL | 4-door | Imperial Cabriolet | 5 | ||
5130-SFL | 4-door | Sedan Cabriolet | 5 | ||
5131 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 5 | ||
5131-S | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | ||
5140-B | Special Sedan | 5 | |||
5155 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 5 | ||
5155-C | 4-door | Collapsible Imperial Sedan | 5 | ||
5156-C | 4-door | Collapsible Imperial | 5 | ||
5164 | 4-door | Transformable Town Brougham | 7 | ||
5165 | 4-door | Imperial Limousine | 7 | ||
5175-C | 4-door | Collapsible Limousine | 7 | ||
5175-FL | 4-door | Limousine Cabriolet | 7 | ||
5175-H4 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 7 | ||
5185 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 5 |
Fleetwood 165" Wheelbase Special | |||||
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Style number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
5177 | 4-door | Imperial | 8 |
type | 45 degree overhead valve |
cylinders | Sixteen cylinders |
crankcase | Cast iron on aluminum crankcase |
Bore and stroke | 76.2mm x 101.6mm |
Displacement | 7.416 Liters |
Compression ratio | 5.36:1 (std); 5.00:1, 4.90:1 (opt) |
Brake horsepower | 165 @ 3400 rpm |
Power | 123 kW @ 3400 rpm |
Taxable horsepower | 57.5 |
Main bearings | five |
Valve Lifters | mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing |
Carburetor | Detroit lubricator type L-14, R-14/Model 51 |
Wheelbase | 3632mm, 3785mm |
Overall length | 5486mm, 5639mm |
Front Tread | 1521mm |
Rear Tread | 1549mm |
Tires | 7.50 x 18 |
Transmission | Selective, synchro transmission |
Speeds | 3 forward, 1 reverse |
Controls | Left hand drive, center control (right hand drive optional) |
Clutch | Twin disc clutch -- selective vacuum-activation |
Drive | Shaft drive |
-- | Torque tube |
Axle | 3/4 floating rear axle |
Drive Type | spiral bevel drive |
Overall ratio | 4.31:1, 4.64:1 |
Brakes | Mechanical brakes on four wheels with vacuum assist |
Drums | 406mm brake drums |
Wheels | Wire wheels (std), demountable wood (opt) |
Wheel size | 18 in. drop center |