1913 Cadillac History

Same as 1912 except

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1913 Cadillac

Price

Basic price increased to $1975.

Bodies

Smoother, more integrated appearance.
All controls inside.
Cowls on all bodies except Coupe.
Reverse curve in front fenders.
Top and windshield standard equipment.
Sidelight wiring concealed.

Chassis

Wheelbase lengthened to 120 in.

Drive line

No significant change.

Engine

Major changes in lower end.
Stroke increased to 5-3/4 in.
Main bearings now in upper half of crankcase - lower half becomes an oil pan.
Camshaft and accessory shaft chain driven.
Engine mounting points moved to top of crankcase.
Engine suspended from arched cross members.
Valve stems enclosed.
Starter/generator simplified (six volt only) and more compact.
Ring governor used once more; but for spark control, not speed control.
Engine driven tire pump optional.

I. D. DATA

If serial numbers were used, they could be found on plate on the dash (with engine no.). Engine numbers were stamped on top surface of crankcase -- in front of and to the left of number one (front) cylinder. Starting: 75001. Ending: 90018.

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1913 Cadillac

STYLE

Model Number	Body	Series	Passengers	Price	Click to supersize 1913 Cadillac
N/A	4-dr.	Touring	5	$1975
N/A	4-dr.	Torpedo	4	$1975
N/A	4-dr.	Touring	6	$2075
N/A	4-dr.	Phaeton	4	$1975
N/A	2-dr.	Roadster	2	$1975
N/A	4-dr.	Limousine	7	$3250
N/A	2-dr.	Coupe	4	$2500

ENGINE

Description	Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket	Click to supersize 1913 Cadillac engine submitted by Bob Willis
Bore & Stroke	4.5 x 5.75 in. (114.3mm x 146.1mm)
Displacement	365.8 cu. in. (5.994 liters)
Brake Horsepower	40-50 A.L.A.M. H.P.: 32.4
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Mechanical -- push rod -- roller cam followers
Carburetor	float feed; Made by Cadillac to C. F. Johnson patents

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

Wheelbase	120 in. (3048mm)	Click to supersize 1913 Cadillac
Front/Rear Tread	56 in. (1422mm); optional: 61 (1549mm)
Tires	36 x 4-1/2

Transmission	Selective, sliding gear transmission	Click to supersize 1913 Cadillac Model 30
Speeds	3 Forward and one Reverse
Steering position	Right hand drive, controls to right
Clutch	Leather faced cone clutch
Drive	Shaft drive
Axle	Full floating rear axle
Differential	bevel drive, bevel gear differential
Overall ratio	3.43:1 (Roadster 3.05:1, Limo. 3.66:1)
Brakes	Mech. brakes on two wheels -- service / foot / contracting -- emerg. / lever / expanding
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, demountable rims
Wheel size	27 in.
Optional Final drive ratios	3.43:1, 3.66:1, 3.92:1

OPTIONS

Front bumper	$15.00	Click to supersize 1913 Cadillac submitted by Bob Willis
Clock	$35.00
Seat covers	$32.50 - 65.00
Running board trunk	$33.00
Tire Trunk	$16.50
Electric horn	$25.00
Power tire pump	$25.00
Handy lamp	$2.00
Weed chains	$8.00

HISTORICAL NOTES