The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:
Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase | |||||
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Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
39-9019 | Sedan | 5 | $5240 | 2320 kg | 13 |
39-9019-F | Imperial Sedan | 5 | $5315 | 2348 kg | 2 |
39-9023 | Sedan | 7 | $5375 | 2357 kg | 18 |
39-9029 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $6110 | 2432 kg | 4 |
39-9033 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $5525 | 2430 kg | 60 |
39-9033-F | Formal Sedan | 7 | $6165 | 2430 kg | 8 |
39-9039 | Town Sedan | 5 | $5800 | 2336 kg | 2 |
39-9053 | Town Car | 7 | $7295 | 2461 kg | 5 |
39-9057 | Coupe | 2 | $5440 | 2234 kg | 6 |
39-9057-B | Coupe | 5 | $5545 | 2280 kg | 5 |
39-9059 | Formal Sedan | 5 | $6165 | 2320 kg | 4 |
39-9067 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | $5545 | 2270 kg | 7 |
39-90 | Chassis | 2 |
Type | 135 degree Vee. L-head |
Cylinders | Sixteen Cylinders |
Block | Cast iron block |
Bore & Stroke | 79.4mm x 79.4mm |
Displacement | 6.287 Liters (see note) |
Compression Ratio | 7:1 |
Brake Horsepower | 185 hp @ 3600 rpm |
Power | 138 kW @ 3600 rpm |
SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 67.6 |
Main bearings | Nine |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
Carburetor | Carter WDO 407s(L) - 408s(R) |
Note: Most literature says the displacement is "431 cu. in." (i.e., 7.062 Liters), but in calculating the bore and stroke for 16 cylinders results in 384 cu. in. (6.287 Liters)
Wheelbase | 3581mm |
Overall length | 5639mm |
Front Tread | 1537mm |
Rear Tread | 1588mm |
Tires | 7.50 x 16. |
Transmission | Selective synchro manual transmission |
Speeds | 3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
Controls | Left Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left. |
Clutch | Single disc clutch. |
Drive | Shaft drive Hotchkiss. |
Axle | Semifloating rear axle. |
Gears | Hypoid gears. |
Overall Ratio | 4.31:1. |
Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. |
Wheels | Disc wheels. |
Wheel size | 16 in. |