Three primary models were available for 1932:
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1932 Cadillac
The Cadillac Series 355-B is representative of changes for 1932 that other models made.
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1932 Cadillac
| Frame redesigned using more box construction and no front or rear tubular cross member. |
| Brake drums cast Molybdenum. |
| "Cardan" shaft replaced by cable control for front brakes. |
| "Full Range Ride control" by driver adjustment of shock absorber valves. |
| V-threaded spring shackle pins to control side play. |
| Wire wheels standard, with optional full chrome covers to simulate disc wheels. |
| Optional demountable wood wheels fit same hubs as wire wheels. |
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1932 Cadillac Roadster
| "Triple-Silent Synchro-Mesh" transmission by use of a constant-mesh helical gears with ground and lapped tooth profile for all forward gears. |
| Rear axle redesigned to be lighter and stronger, through the use of improved heat treatment. |
| Final drive ratios changed, but smaller tires give same net effect. |
| "Controlled Free Wheeling" used -- vacuum assist on clutch, controlled by foot button. Depressing button releases clutch, releasing button or depressing accelerator re-engages clutch. |
| Twenty-one percent increase in power achieved mostly from new manifold design plus carburetor revisions. |
| Intake manifold redesigned to give equal length path to each cylinder. |
| Location of inlet and exhaust valves interchanged on middle cylinders of each block, placing inlet valves side by side at the center so that one leg of the inlet manifold can service both middle cylinders. |
| Exhaust manifold placed on top of the intake manifold, with single exhaust pipe to the rear. |
| Air filter added to intake muffler. |
| External tuning chamber on tail pipe. |
| Mechanical fuel pump replaces vacuum tank fuel feed. |
| Separate vacuum pump for wipers. |
| Oil filter mounted along left side of crankcase. |
| Increased capacity from battery and air cooled generator. |
| Manual advance on distributor eliminated. |
| Six point engine suspension (four corners of engine plus dual mount at rear of transmission). |
| Fan mounted closer to radiator. |
| Close fitting fan shroud adjustable and must be moved up or down on radiator as fan assembly is moved for adjustment of belt tension. |
| Radiator of full-bodied-fin construction. |
| Thermostat controlled shutters retained. |
| There were no serial numbers used for the Series 355-B Cadillac. |
| Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side. |
| Starting 1200001. Ending 1202700 |
| Fisher 134" wheelbase | |||||
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| Job number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 32-8-155 | 2-door | Roadster | 2/4 | $2895 | 4635 lb |
| 32-8-178 | 2-door | Coupe | 2/4 | $2795 | 4705 lb |
| 32-8-168 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 2/4 | $2945 | 4675 lb |
| 32-8-159 | 4-door | Standard Sedan | 5 | $2895 | 4885 lb |
| Fisher 140" wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 32-8-256 | 4-door | Standard Phaeton | 5 | $2995 | 4700 lb |
| 32-8-280 | 4-door | Special Phaeton | 5 | $3095 | 4750 lb |
| 32-8-273 | 4-door | All Weather Phaeton | 5 | $2495 | 5070 lb |
| 32-8-279 | 4-door | Sport Phaeton | 5 | $3245 | 4800 lb |
| 32-8-272 | 2-door | Coupe | 5 | $2995 | 4715 lb |
| 32-8-259 | 4-door | Special Sedan | 5 | $3045 | 4965 lb |
| 32-8-252 | 4-door | Town Sedan | 5 | $3095 | 4980 lb |
| 32-8-262 | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | $3145 | 5110 lb |
| 32-8-263 | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $3295 | 5150 lb |
| Fleetwood 140" wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style number | Doors | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
| 4930-S | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $3395 | 4965 lb |
| 4975-S | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | $3545 | 5110 lb |
| 4975 | 4-door | Limousine | 7 | $3745 | 5150 lb |
| 4981 | 2-door | Town Coupe | 5 | $3395 | 4915 lb |
| 4912 | 4-door | Town Cabriolet | 5/7 | $4095 | 4990 lb |
| 4991 | 4-door | Limousine Brougham | 7 | $4245 | 5100 lb |
| 4925 | 4-door | Town Cabriolet | 7 | $4245 | 5100 lb |
| 4975-H4 | 4-door | Limousine | 7 | $- | - lb |
| 4985 | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 5 | $- | - lb |
| Type | Ninety degree L-head |
| Cylinders | Eight cylinders |
| Crankcase | Cast Iron on Aluminum crankcase |
| Bore & Stroke | 3-3/8 x 4-15/16 in |
| Displacement | 353 cu. in. |
| Compression ratio | 5.38:1 std; 5.70:1, 5.20:1 optional |
| Brake horsepower | 115 @ 3000 rpm |
| SAE Taxable horsepower | 36.45 |
| Main bearings | three |
| Valve lifters | Mechanical |
| Carburetor | Cadillac/Johnson |
| Wheelbase | 134 or 140 in. (156 in. Commercial Chassis) |
| Overall length | 207, 213 in. |
| Front Tread | 59-7/8 in. |
| Rear Tread | 61 in. |
| Tires | 7.00 x 17 |
| Transmission | Selective synchro transmission |
| Speeds | 3 forward, 1 reverse |
| Controls | Left-hand drive, center controls (right-hand drive optional) |
| Clutch | Twin disc clutch -- selective vacuum-activation |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| -- | Torque tube |
| Axle | 3/4 floating rear axle |
| Drive | spiral bevel drive |
| Overall ratio | 4.36:1, 4.60:1 |
| Brakes | Mechanical brakes on four wheels |
| Drums | 15" brake drums |
| Wheels | Wire wheels (std), demountable wood (opt) |
| Wheel size | 17 in. drop center |
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