All 1946 Cadillacs were a continuation of pre-war styling and engineering with the unpopular 63 and 67 Series being dropped. Features common to each series included:
Cadillac's lowest-priced Series 61 line was based on the General Motors' B-Body, also used on cars in the Buick 40, Olds 70 and Pontiac 26 and 28 series. Fastback styling characterized the two available body styles which saw a late production startup in May, 1946. Standard features included
The gas filler cap was located under the rear signal lamp.
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-61 | 6107 | 2-door | Club Coupe | 5 | $2052 | 1884 kg | 800 |
| 46-61 | 6109 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $2176 | 1920 kg | 2,200 |
| 46-61 | Chassis only | 1 |
1946 Cadillac
| Type | V-8 L-head. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.678 Liter |
| Bore and stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.25:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 150 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Power | 112 kW @ 3400 rpm |
| Main bearings | Three main bearings. |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871). |
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 61 | 3200mm | 5461mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 62 | 3277mm | 5588mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 60S | 3378mm | 5690mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 75 | 3454mm | 5766mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.50 x 16 |
1943