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1940 Cadillac Series Sixty Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Shaft Drive, Hotchkiss
Production Years for Series : 1936 - 1940
Coach Work : Fisher, Fleetwood
Price : $2,095-$3,825
Weight : 4075 lbs | 1848.389 kg
V 8 | L-Head
Displacement : 5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1700 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 6.25:1
Main Bearings : 3
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg AAV-26 dual downdraft carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh

Total Cadillac Production for 1940 : 12,984
Total 1940 Series Sixty production : 4,600
1940 Cadillac Series Sixty

Special Sedan by Fisher

Coachwork : Fisher
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 216.9 in | 5509 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.0 in | 3226 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

Special Sedan (Div) by Fleetwood

Coachwork : Fleetwood
Price : $2,235
Weight : 4105 lbs | 1861.997 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 216.9 in | 5509 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.0 in | 3226 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

Special Towncar (Leatherback) by Fleetwood

Coachwork : Fleetwood
Price : $3,825
Weight : 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 216.9 in | 5509 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.0 in | 3226 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

Special Town Car (Metalback) by Fleetwood

Special Town Car (Metalback)
Coachwork : Fleetwood
Price : $3,470
Weight : 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 216.9 in | 5509 mm.
Wheelbase : 127.0 in | 3226 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent with coil springs

Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7x16
Wheels : Slotted Disc heels - 16 inch

1940 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $825
Avg. Household Income : $1,725
Avg. Home : $3,920
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.18

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty has a length of 216.88 inches.

Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty cost approximately $2,095 to $3,825 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty was offered as a Special Sedan, Special Sedan (Div), Special Town Car (Metalback), Special Towncar (Leatherback).

Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty had 7x16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty had Slotted Disc heels - 16 inch wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1940? A: Cadillac produced 12,984 automobiles in 1940.

Q: How many 1940 Series Sixtys were produced? A: Cadillac produced 4,600 examples of the Series Sixty in 1940.

Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty was a V 8L-Head (5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1700 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series Sixty had a 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh gearbox.