1922-23 CADILLAC

Type 61

The Type 61 was similar to the Type 59 of 1920-21, with the following exceptions:

Bodies
- This model had a higher radiator and the shoulders of hood were raised.
- It had a lower center of gravity with same ground clearance.
- The hood was made of Aluminum.
- There were exterior door handles on all models except the front doors of the Limousine.
- The closed cars had a soft-type roof construction and leather covered, fixed visor.
- The five passenger Sedan and Phaeton sported a trunk rack, vertical bars on rear of body, and running board kick plates.
- The headlights were mounted by a single post rather than fork.
- The shield shaped bead on the headlight door had straight sides rather than curved.
- Optional nickel plated lights and radiator shell were offered.
- The horn was moved under hood.
- The new steering wheel had no hinge.
- The windshield cleaner and rearview mirror were standard equipment.
- There were several new models: a two-passenger Coupe and Town Brougham (which had been dropped in 1920-21, but now revived), a five-passenger Coupe, and a Landau Sedan (1923).
- The 1923 Victoria had roomier interior and doors that hinged at the front.
Chassis
- Smaller wheels were used to give a lower center of gravity.
- All bodies were mounted on the 132 in. wheelbase.
- Self lubricating bushings were featured at many points in the brake and clutch linkage.
- New, piston-type grease cups were featured at other lube points.
Drive Line
- The rear axle housing was redesigned to maintain road clearance with smaller wheels.
- The final drive ratios were now 4.50:1, 4.91:1, and 4.15:1 (special).
- A transmission lock was also provided.
Engine
- The camshaft was drilled to provide internal oil passage and to replace the oil tube.
- A two-pole generator replaced the four-pole.

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.

Engine No.: 61-A-1 through 61-Z-18006.

STYLE

First Design
Style No.	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
-	4-door Touring	7	$3940	4025
-	4-dr. Phaeton	4	$3790	3955
-	2-dr. Roadster	2/4	$3790	3920
4420	2-dr. Victoria	4	$4540	4115
4470	2-dr. Coupe	2	$4540	3890
4440	2-dr. Coupe	5	$4690	4130
4430	4-dr. Sedan	5	$4950	4220
4400	4-dr. Suburban	7	$5190	4420
4450	4-dr. Limousine	7	$5290	4400
4460	4-dr. Imperial Limousine	7	$5390	4450
4480	4-dr. Town Brougham	7	-	-
5160	4-dr. Landau Sedan	5	-	-

STYLE

Second Design
Style No.	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
-	4-dr. Touring	7	$3150	4025
-	4-dr. Phaeton	4	$3150	3955
-	2-dr. Roadster	2/4	$3100	3920
4430	2-dr. Victoria	4	$3875	4115
5080	2-dr. Coupe	2	$3875	3980
5050	2-dr. Coupe	5	$3925	4130
5040	4-dr. Sedan	5	$4100	4220
4410	4-dr. Suburban	7	$4250	4420
5060	4-dr. Limousine	7	$4550	4400
5070	4-dr. Imperial Limousine	7	$4600	4450
-	4-dr. Town Brougham	7	-	-
-	4-dr. Landau Sedan	5	-	-

STYLE

Third Design
Style No.	Body Type	Seating	Price	Weight
-	4-dr. Touring	7	$2885	4025
-	4-dr. Phaeton	4	$2885	3855
-	2-dr. Roadster	2/4	$2885	3920
5090	2-dr. Victoria	4	$3675	4115
-	2-dr. Coupe	2	-	3980
-	2-dr. Coupe	5	$3750	4130
-	4-dr. Sedan	5	$3950	4220
5020	4-dr. Suburban	7	$3990	4420
-	4-dr. Limousine	7	$4300	4400
-	4-dr. Imperial Limousine	7	$4400	4450
-	4-dr. Town Brougham	7	-	-
-	4-dr. Landau Sedan	5	$3950	-

Note: Introductory prices were much the same as for Type 59. In January, 1922 came a drastic price reduction, followed by a smaller reduction in December, 1922. These were the first price reductions for Cadillac and followed an industry trend. Increased production schedules, higher efficiency in the new manufacturing facilities, and economic pressures combined to make the reductions possible as well as necessary.

ENGINE

Engine Type	Ninety degree V-8. L-Head. Cast iron blocks of four on Aluminum crankcase.
Bore and Stroke	3.125 x 5.125 in. (79.4mm x 130.2mm)
Displacement	314.5 cu. in. (5.153 liter)
Brake Horsepower	"over 60 horsepower"
S.A.E./N.A.C.C. H.P.	31.25.
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

Wheelbase	132 in.
Front/Rear Tread	56 in.
Tires	33 x 5

TECHNICAL

Transmission	Selective sliding gear transmission. Case in unit with engine
Speeds	3 Forward and 1 Reverse
Controls	Left drive, center control (right hand drive optional)
Clutch	Multiple disc, dry plate clutch
Drive	Shaft drive
Axle	Spiral bevel, full floating rear axle
Overall ratio	4.50:1, 4.91:1
Brakes	Mechanical brakes on two wheels, one external, one internal.
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, demountable rims, 12 spoke
Wheel size	23 in.
Optional Drive ratio	4.15:1