TYPE 57 was similar to Type 55
except:
| Serial numbers were not used. |
1918 Cadillac |
| Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders, and on a plate on the dash. | |
| Also stamped on the fan shaft housing. | |
| Engine No.: 57-A-1 through 57-Z-1000 with 1919. |
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1918 Cadillac Victoria
| Style No. | Doors | Type Name | Seating | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 4 | Touring | 7 | 2590 | 4035 |
| NA | 4 | Phaeton | 4 | 2590 | 3925 |
| NA | 2 | Roadster | 2/4 | 2590 | 3865 |
| 2750 | 2 | Convertible Victoria | 4 | 3075 | 3970 |
| 2730 | 4 | Brougham | 5/7 | 3535 | 4290 |
| NA | 4 | Brougham | 7 | 4125 | |
| 2740 | 4 | Limousine | 7 | 4085 | 4425 |
| 2820 | Limousine | ||||
| 2680 | 4 | Town Limousine | 6 | 4100 | 4295 |
| 3110 | U.S. Government Limousine | ||||
| 2760 | 4 | Imperial | 7 | 4285 | |
| 2770 | 4 | Landaulet | 7 | 4235 | 4510 |
| 2840 | 4 | Town Landaulet | 6 | 4250 | 4350 |
| 2910 | 4 | Suburban | 7 | 4090 | 4350 |
| 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 | 3.125 x 5.125 in. (79.4mm x 130.2mm) |
| Displacement | 314.5 cu. in. (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 125 in. (3175mm) | 125 in. (3175mm) | 132 in. (3353mm) | 145 in. (3683mm) |
| Front/Rear Tread | 56 in. (1422mm) | |||
| Tires | 35 x 5 | 34 x 4-1/2 | 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 |