1905 Cadillac

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1905 Cadillac Model B runabout

The Model B was introduced in 1904. The single cylinder Model B remained unchanged from the 1904 Cadillac. The horsepower was now rated at 9 instead of 8.5. In 1904, the optional 1524mm (wide track was not available on the Model B; but this year a 1549mm tread was also made optional by the use of tubular axle to replace the pressed steel axle with standard tread.


STYLE

1905 Cadillac

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1905 Cadillac rear entrance tonneau

Model No. Body type Seating Price Weight
Model B Touring 4 $900 659 kg
Model B Surrey 4 $900 659 kg

ENGINE

Engine type
Horizontal, with cylinder to the rear
Cylinders
One
Block
Cast iron
Water jacket
Copper
Bore & Stroke
127mm x 127mm
Displacement
1.609 Liters
Brake H.P.
"Higher than advertised or calculated H.P."
Advertised H.P.
9 HP
Main bearings
Two
Valve lifters
Mechanical
Engine numbers
4200-5000 with EF (1904)
Carburetor
Updraft mixer carburetor manufactured by Cadillac.

CHASSIS

Brake type
Mechanical
Brake wheels
two wheels
Brake contraction
on inboard drums
Wheels
12 spoke wood wheels -- 24 in.
Tires
30 x 3 Clincher
Wheelbase
1930mm
Overall length
2845mm
Height
1524mm
Front / Rear Tread
1435mm
Optional Front / Rear Tread
1549mm
Weight
 

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission type
Planetary transmission
Speeds
Two Forward (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse
Controls
low -- foot pedal, rev., high -- lever to right
Clutch
Low and reverse -- bands, high -- disc clutch.
Drive
Chain drive
Differential
Spur gear differential
Overall ratio
3.1:1 to 5:1
Note:

OPTIONS

Bulb Horn. Lights. Rear deck to replace tonneau
$10.00

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