1939 CADILLAC
16-Cylinder

The Cadillac Series 39-90, V-16, was the same as the 1938 model except for a few detail changes:

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear.
Starting: Same as engine number.
Ending: Same as engine number.
Engine numbers were on the left rear corner on the flat top of the crankcase, parallel to the dash.
Starting Engine No.: 5290001.
Ending: 5290198.

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 39-90, 141 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
39-9057Coupe254404915
39-9057-BCoupe555455015
39-9067Convertible Coupe255454995
39-9019Sedan552405105
39-9019-FImperial Sedan553155165
39-9059Formal Sedan561655105
39-9039Town Sedan558005140
39-9029Convertible Sedan561105350
39-9023Sedan753755185
39-9033Imperial Sedan755255345
39-9033-FFormal Sedan761655345
39-9053Town Car772955415

ENGINE

Type135 degree Vee. L-head
CylindersSixteen Cylinders
BlockCast iron block
Bore & Stroke3-1/4 in. x 3-1/4 in.
Displacement431 cu. in.
Compression Ratio6.75:1.
Brake Horsepower185 @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower67.6.
Main bearingsNine
Valve liftersHydraulic
CarburetorCarter WDO-407s (L) - 408s (R).

CHASSIS

Wheelbase141 in.
Overall length222 in.
Front Tread60-1/2
Rear Tread62-1/2 in.
Tires7.50 x 16.

TECHNICAL

TransmissionSelective synchro manual transmission
Speeds3 Forward, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive; gearshift on column; handbrake at left.
ClutchSingle disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive Hotchkiss.
AxleSemifloating rear axle.
GearsHypoid gears.
Overall Ratio4.31:1.
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four wheels.
WheelsDisc wheels.
Wheel size16 in.

OPTIONS

Radio$69.50).
Heater$31.50).
Seat covers$8.25 per seat).
Spotlight$18.50).
Windshield washer$5.75).
Automatic battery filler$7.50).
Fog lights$14.50 pair).

HISTORICAL NOTES



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