1919 CADILLAC

TYPE 57

The 1919 TYPE 57 was similar to the 1918 Type 57 except:

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were not used.
Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase just back of the right hand bank of cylinders, and on a plate on the dash.
They were also stamped on the fan shaft housing.
Engine No.: 57-A-1 through 57-Z-1000 with 1918, and 57-AA-1 through 57-TT-146

STYLE

Style No. Doors Type Seating Price Weight
NA 4 Touring 7 3220 4035
NA 4 Phaeton 4 3220 3925
NA 2 Roadster 2/4 3220 3865
3040 2

1919 Cadillac

1919 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria Coupe

4 3990 3970
3050 4 Sedan 5 4215  
3260   Imperial Sedan      
3210 4 Limousine 7 4520 4425
NA 4 Imperial 7 4620  
NA 4 Town Brougham 6 4520 4295
2830   Limousine 8    
3140 4 Suburban 7 4465 4350
3140-P1200   Imperial Suburban      
NA   Police Patrol   4050  
NA   Ambulance   4550  

Note: Some overlap existed on new or deleted body styles for 1918 and 1919.


ENGINE

Description Ninety degree V-8 L-head. Heads detachable. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke 3-1/8 x 5-1/8 inches (79.4 x 130.2 mm)
Displacement 314.5 cu. inches (5.153 liters)
Horsepower S.A.E./N.A.C.C. 31.25 HP
Main bearings Three
Valve Lifters Rockers with roller cam follower acting on mechanical lifters
Carburetor float feed, auxiliary air control; manufactured by Cadillac under C. F. Johnson patents

CHASSIS

Type Type 57 Type 57 Roadster Type 57 Limousine, Suburban Special Chassis
Wheelbase 125 inches (3175mm) 125 inches (3175mm) 132 inches (3353mm) 145 inches (3683mm)
Tread (front/rear) 56 inches (1422mm) 56 inches (1422mm) 56 inches (1422mm)  
Tires 35 x 5 34 x 4-1/2 35 x 5  

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine
Speeds 3 Forward and 1 reverse
Steering location Left drive
Control position Center control (rhd opt)
Clutch Multiple disc, dry plate clutch, 17 discs
Drive Shaft drive
Rear Axle Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle
Overall ratio 4.44:1
Brakes Mech. brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal
Wheels Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims (Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels opt)
Wheel size 25 in
Optional Drive ratio 3.94:1, 5.07:1

OPTIONS

Front bumper $12.50
Rear bumper $12.50
Cigar lighter $5.00
Seat covers $13.50-125.00
Spotlight $7.50
Set of five Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels $150.00
Tire chains $9.00
Rear view mirror $3.75

HISTORICAL NOTES


LITERATURE & LINKS




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