1949 CADILLAC
SERIES 61

1949 Cadillac 2-door left front view

The big news at Cadillac in 1949 centered on engineering, with the release of a new overhead valve V-8 engine. Only minor appearance changes were seen. They included a more massive grille treatment with grooved extension panels housing the front parking lights and chevron slashes below the taillamps on Series 61 coupes. Once again, the cars in this line lacked front fender gravel shields and rocker panel moldings and had plainer interior trims. A larger luggage compartment lid was seen on all sedans, except very early production units. Standard equipment now included twin backup lamps mounted on the deck lid latch panel.



SERIES 61 I. D. NUMBERS

Cadillac serial numbers again matched motor numbers. 1949 Cadillac
They appeared stamped on a boss at the front right-hand face of the engine block and on the right frame side member behind the motor support.
Motor serial numbers 496100000 to 496192552 were used on 1949 Series 61 models.

SERIES 61 STYLE

Model NumberBody StyleDoorsModelSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
49-6161694-doorSedan 52893391515,738
49-6161072-doorClub Coupe5278838386,409
49-61--Chassis only---1

ENGINE

TypeV-8: Overhead valves.
BlockCast iron block.
Displacement331 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke3-3/16 x 3-5/8 inches.
Compression ratio7.50:1.
Brake horsepower160 @ 3800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters.
CarburetorCarter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S.

CHASSIS

WheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTires
126 inches214 inches59 inches63 inches8.20 x 15

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Hydra-matic transmission$174
Whitewall tires 
Radio and antenna 
Heating and ventilating system 
Chrome wheel discs 
Fog lights 
Safety spotlights 
Other standard accessories 

LITERATURE & LINKS




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