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