These are standard specifications for the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective sliding; gearshift on column
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1942 |
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Coach Work : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,435-$2,590 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg Downdraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Selective sliding; gearshift on column
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1942 : | 16,511 |
| Total 1942 Series 60 Special production : | 1,875 |
| 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special | |
| Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Sedan
| Body Designer : | Harley Earl |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.0 in | 5690 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,435 |
| Weight : | 4310 lbs | 1954.983 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.0 in | 5690 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Sedan With Divider Window by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,590 |
| Weight : | 4365 lbs | 1979.931 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.0 in | 5690 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 133.0 in | 3378 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semifloating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Slotted disc |
1942 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $920 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,880 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,770 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special has a wheelbase size of 133.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special has a length of 224.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special cost when new?A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special cost approximately $2,435 to $2,590 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sedan With Divider Window.Q: What tires did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had Slotted disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1942? A: Cadillac produced 16,511 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 60 Specials were produced? A: Cadillac produced 1,875 examples of the Series 60 Special in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special was a V 8 (5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had a 3 speed Manual Selective sliding; gearshift on column gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special has a wheelbase size of 133.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special has a length of 224.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special cost when new?A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special cost approximately $2,435 to $2,590 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special was offered as a Convertible Sedan, Sedan, Sedan With Divider Window.Q: What tires did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had Slotted disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1942? A: Cadillac produced 16,511 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 60 Specials were produced? A: Cadillac produced 1,875 examples of the Series 60 Special in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special was a V 8 (5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 60 Special had a 3 speed Manual Selective sliding; gearshift on column gearbox. Similar Vehicles
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