1936 CADILLAC Model 90

Model 36-90 Sixteen Cylinders

The 1936 Cadillac V-16 (Series 36-90) was a continuation of the 1935 cars. Built to order only, nearly half of the fifty-two units were seven passenger limousines. As with V-8 and V-12 lines, Fleetwood bodies for the V-16 now used the all steel Turret Top. All body styles had Vee windshields. A minor mechanical change involved the use of the "Peak-load" generator.

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.

1936 Cadillac

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Ending: 5110252.

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 36-90, 154 in. wheelbase
Some listings show these as 58___ styles.
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-5725LBTown Cabriolet 788506390
36-5725CTown Cabriolet 7  
36-5730FLImperial Cabriolet 5  
36-5730SSedan5  
36-5733STown Sedan 572506085
36-5735Convertible Coupe2  
36-5775Imperial Sedan (Limousine)777506190
36-5775FLImperial Cabriolet 778506210
36-5775SSedan775556190
36-5776Coupe2  
36-5780Convertible Sedan with Divider578506100
36-5791Limousine Brougham 7  
36-5799Aero. Coupe 5  

ENGINE

Type45 degree, overhead drive.
CylindersSixteen Cylinder.
BlockCast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke3 x 4 in.
Displacement452 cu. in.
Compression Ratio6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower185 @ 3800 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower57.5.
Main bearingsFive.
Valve liftersMechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
CarburetorDual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase154 in.
Overall length238 in.
Front Tread59-3/8
Rear Tread62 in.
Tires7.50 x 17.

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective, synchro transmission.
Speeds3 Front, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (RHD opt.).
ClutchTwin disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive, Hotchkiss.
Axle3/4 floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall Ratio4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt. 4.07:1 opt.
BrakesMechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
WheelsWire wheels.
Wheel size17 in. drop center.

OPTIONS

Sidemount covers$20.00
Master Radio$89.50
Standard Radio$54.50).
Heater$18.50
Seat covers. 
Flexible steering wheel$16.00
Trim rings$1.50 each

HISTORICAL NOTES

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