1935 V16 Cadillac history

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1934 Cadillac Model 355

The 16 cylinder Cadillac (Model 452-D - Series 60) was virtually the same as 1934, except for new bumper. Designation changed to Series 60.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
Same as engine number.
Starting: 5100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 5100150.
Engine numbers were stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase, on the generator drive chain housing.
Starting engine number: 5100001 (with 1934).
Ending: 5100150.

STYLE

Series 60 Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase Vee Windshield
Some listings show these as 58___ styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
5702	Roadster	2
5712-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	5
5712-LB	Town Cabriolet	5	$8950	2773 kg
5712-MB	Town Cabriolet	5
5720	Town Cabriolet	7
5720-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	7
5725-8	Town Cabriolet	7
5725-LB	Town Cabriolet	7	$9050	2905 kg
5725-MB	Town Cabriolet	7
5730	Imperial Sedan	5
5730-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	$7800	2795 kg
5730-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
5730-S	Sedan	5	$7400	2766 kg
5733	Imperial Town Sedan	5		2791 kg
5733-S	Town Sedan	5	$7450	2750 kg
5735	Convertible Coupe	2	$7700	2636 kg
5757	Transformable	7	$7700	2636 kg
5759	Sport Phaeton	5
5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine)	7	$7750	2823 kg
5775-B	Limousine	7
5775-E	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	$7950
5775-FM	Imperial Brougham	7
5775-H4	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-S	Sedan	7	$7550	2814 kg
5775-W	Limousine	7
5776	Coupe	2	$7550	2655 kg
5780	Convertible Sedan with divider	5	$7950	2773 kg
5780-B	Convertible Sedan	5
5780-S	Convertible Sedan	5		2764 kg
5785	Collapsible Coupe	5		2727 kg
5788	Stat. Coupe	5
5789-A	Victoria Coupe	4
5791	Limousine Brougham	7	$8950	2830 kg
5791-B	Limousine Brougham	7
5799	Aerodynamic Coupe	5	$8150	2750 kg

STYLE

Series 60 Fleetwood 154 in. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 62___ styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6030-B	Imperial Sedan	5
6030-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	$7150
6030-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
6030-S	Sedan	5	$6750	2750 kg
6033-S	Town Sedan	5	$6800	2766 kg
6035	Convertible Coupe	2
6075	Imperial Sedan	7	$7100	2823 kg
6075-B	Limousine (spec. back)	7
6075-D	Limousine	7
6075-E	Limousine	7
6075-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	$7300
6075-FM	Imperial Brougham	7
6075-H3	Limousine	7
6075-H4	Limousine	7
6075-0	Imperial Sedan	7
6075-S	Sedan	7	$6900	2814 kg

Some confusion exists as regards style numbers on 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8's would be 56- or 60- styles, V-12's would be 57- or 61- styles, and V-16's would be 58- or 62- styles.
This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records.
However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body plates 57- or 60-.
Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57- or 60- style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16's retained the 57- system.
However the 60- styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Type	45 degree, overhead valve
Cylinders	Sixteen cylinders
Crankcase	Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase
Bore & Stroke	76.2mm x 101.6mm
Displacement	7.416 Liters
Compression Ratio	6.0:1 std.
Brake Horsepower	185 hp @ 3800 rpm
Power	138 kW @ 3800 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower	57.5
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing
Carburetor	Dual Detroit Lubricator, Type R-14, L-14, Model 51

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission	Selective, synchro transmission
Speeds	3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Control	Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt)
Clutch	Twin disc clutch
Drive	Shaft drive, Hotchkiss
Axle	3/4 floating rear axle
Drive Type	spiral bevel drive
Overall ratio	4.64:1 std., 4.31:1 opt., 4:07:1
Brakes	Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels
Wheels	Wire wheels
Wheel size	17 in. drop center

16-Cylinder 452-D