These are standard specifications for the 1942 Cadillac Series 61, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive, Hotchkiss | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1939 - 1942 |
| Coach Work : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,560-$1,650 |
| Weight : | 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg |
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 Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1942 : | 16,511 |
| Total 1942 Series 61 production : | 5,700 |
| 1942 Cadillac Series 61 | |
Dimension(s)
Club Coupe by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Sedan by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,650 |
| Weight : | 4115 lbs | 1866.533 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Slotted disc, 15-inch |
1942 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $920 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,880 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,770 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1942 Cadillac Series 61 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 cost when new?A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 cost approximately $1,560 to $1,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 was offered as a Club Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had Slotted disc, 15-inch wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1942? A: Cadillac produced 16,511 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 61s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 5,700 examples of the Series 61 in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 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 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61?
How many 1942 Cadillac Series 61 were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 cost when new?A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 cost approximately $1,560 to $1,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 was offered as a Club Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had Slotted disc, 15-inch wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1942? A: Cadillac produced 16,511 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 61s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 5,700 examples of the Series 61 in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Cadillac Series 61 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 61 have? A: The 1942 Cadillac Series 61 had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column gearbox. Similarly Priced Vehicles
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