These are standard specifications for the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh
Chassis # 5320019
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Chassis # 5320042
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Chassis # 5320011
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft Drive, Hotchkiss; Semi-Floating Rear Axle | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Fleetwood, Derham |
| Price : | $1,180-$6,060 |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 16 135-degree | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L. |
| Power : | 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WDO-407S carburetor | |
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1940 : | 12,984 |
| Series 90 Production (1938-1940) : | 514 |
| Total 1940 Series 90 Sixteen production : | 61 |
| 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,005 |
| Weight : | 5270 lbs | 2390.432 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 225.7 in | 5733 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,050 |
| Weight : | 5265 lbs | 2388.164 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 225.7 in | 5733 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3588 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Coupe by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,345 |
| Weight : | 4920 lbs | 2231.674 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Coupe by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5320042
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,445 |
| Weight : | 5020 lbs | 2277.034 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,145 |
| Weight : | 5195 lbs | 2356.412 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,220 |
| Weight : | 5235 lbs | 2374.556 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Town Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,700 |
| Weight : | 5145 lbs | 2333.733 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,275 |
| Weight : | 5220 lbs | 2367.752 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,425 |
| Weight : | 5265 lbs | 2388.164 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,060 |
| Weight : | 6265 lbs | 2841.756 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Town Car by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $1,180 |
| Weight : | 5420 lbs | 2458.471 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Derham Town Car by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Weight : | 5000 lbs | 2267.962 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sport Coupe by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 255.7 in | 6495 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Sector |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.50 x 16 |
| Wheels : | 16-inch Slotted Disc Wheels |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen has wheelbase sizes of 141.25 and 141.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen has lengths of 225.69 and 255.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen cost approximately $1,180 to $6,060 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Derham Town Car, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Town Car, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had 7.50 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had 16-inch Slotted Disc Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1940? A: Cadillac produced 12,984 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many Series 90 were produced? A: Cadillac produced 514 examples of the Series 90 from 1938 to 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 90 Sixteens were produced? A: Cadillac produced 61 examples of the Series 90 Sixteen in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen was a V 16L-Head (7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had a 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen?
How many 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen were produced?
How powerful was the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? Was the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen popular? Was the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen has wheelbase sizes of 141.25 and 141.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen has lengths of 225.69 and 255.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen cost approximately $1,180 to $6,060 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Derham Town Car, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Town Car, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had 7.50 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had 16-inch Slotted Disc Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1940? A: Cadillac produced 12,984 automobiles in 1940.Q: How many Series 90 were produced? A: Cadillac produced 514 examples of the Series 90 from 1938 to 1940.Q: How many 1940 Series 90 Sixteens were produced? A: Cadillac produced 61 examples of the Series 90 Sixteen in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen was a V 16L-Head (7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Sixteen had a 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh gearbox. Similarly Priced Vehicles
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