1940 CADILLAC
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SPECIFICATIONS

I.D. DATA

ModelBeginning serial numberEnding serial number
Series 40-60S63200016324600
Series 40-6283200018325903
Series 40-7273200017321525
Series 40-7533200013320956

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 40-60S, 127 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-6019SSpecial Sedan5 pass.$209040704600
40-6019S-ASedan (STT)5 pass----
40-60195-FSedan (Dlv)5 pass$22304290
40-6053STown Car5 pass$---
40-6053-LBTown Car5 pass$38204365-
40-6053-MBTown Car5 pass$34654365-

STYLE

Fisher Series 40-62, 129 in wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-6219Touring Sedan5 pass$174540305903
40-6227CCoupe5 pass$16853940
40-6229Convertible Sedan5 pass$21954230
40-6267Convertible Coupe2 pass$17954045

STYLE

Fleetwood series 40-72, 138 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-7219Touring Sedan5 pass$267046701525
40-7219-FTouring Sedan (Div)5 pass$27904710
40-7223Touring Sedan7 pass$27854700
40-7233Imperial Sedan7 pass$29164740
40-7259Formal Sedan5 pass$36954670
40-7233-FFormal Sedan7 pass$36954780

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 40-72, 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-7223-LBusiness Touring sedan9 pass$26904700Included in total above
40-7233-LBusiness Touring Imperial9 pass$28244740

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 40-75, 141 in wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-7557Coupe2 pass$32804785956
40-7557-BCoupe5 pass$33804915
40-7567Convertible Coupe2 pass$33804915
40-7519Sedan5 pass$29954900
40-7519-FImperial sedan5 pass$31554940-
40-7559Formal Sedan5 pass$39954900-
40-7539Town sedan5 pass$36354935-
40-7529Convertible sedan5 pass$39455110-
40-7523Sedan7 pass$32104930-
40-7533Imperial sedan7 pass$33604970-
40-7533-FFormal sedan7 pass$39954970-
40-7553Town Car7 pass$51155195-

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 40-75, 141 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeightProduction
40-7523-LBusiness Touring sedan8 pass$--included in above total
40-7533-LBusiness Touring Imperial8 pass$--

ENGINE

Engine typeNinety degree, L-Head, 8-cylinders
Engine blockCast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase)
Bore & Stroke3.50 x 4.50 in (88.9 mm x 114.3 mm)
Displacement346 cu. in. (7.095 lit)
Compression ratio(Series 60S, 62) 6.25:1, (Series 72, 75) 6.7:1
Brake horsepower135 @ 3400 RPM, (140@3400 on 72, 75)
SAE/Taxaable horsepower39.20
Main bearingsthree
Valve liftershydraulic
CarburetorStromberg AAV-26

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall lengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
Series 40-60S 127 in.
(3226 mm)
216.875 in.
(5509 mm)
58 in
(1473 mm)
61 in
(1549 mm)
7.00 x 16
Series 40-62S129 in
(3277 mm)
216.0625 in
(5488 mm)
58 in
(1473 mm)
59 in
(1499 mm)
7.00 x 16
Series 40-72S138 in
(3505 mm)
226.6875 in
(5758 mm)
58 in
(1473 mm)
62.5 in
(1588 mm)
7.50 x 16
Series 40-75141 in
(3581 mm)
228.1875 in
(5796 mm)
60.5 in
(1537 mm)
62.5 in
(1588 mm)
7.50 x 16
Series 40-72 commercial chassis165.25 in
(4197 mm)
253.8125 in
(6447 mm)
--7.50 x 16
Series 40-75 commercial chassis161.375 in
(4099 mm)
248.6875 in 
(6317 mm)
--7.50 x 16

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective synchro manual transmission
Speeds3 forward, 1 reverse
Drive positionLeft hand drive (Right hand drive optional)
Gearshift locationOn column
ClutchSingle disc
DriveShaft drive
Rear axleHotchkiss, semifloating rear axle, hypoid gears
Overall ratio (60S, 61, 62)3.92 : 1
Overall ratio (72)4.31 : 1
Overall ratio (75)4.58 : 1
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four wheels
WheelsSlotted disc wheels
Wheel size16 in
Drivetrain optionsHill-holder (Norol) $13.50

OPTIONS

Fender skirts$17.50/pair
Radio$69.50
Heater$26.50 - 52.50
Seat covers$8.25/seat
Spotlight$18.50
Automatic battery filler$7.50
Flexible steering wheel$15.00
Fog lights$14.50/pair
Windshield washer$6.50
Wheel discs$4.00 each
Trim rings$1.50 each

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