These are standard specifications for the 1940 Cadillac Series 62, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; gearshift on column
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1940 - 1942 |
| Coach Work : | Fisher, Bohman & Schwartz |
| Price : | $1,685-$2,195 |
| Weight : | 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
3 Manual Synchromesh; gearshift on column
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1940 : | 12,984 |
| Total 1940 Series 62 production : | 5,903 |
| 1940 Cadillac Series 62 | |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.0 in | 3277 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Coupe by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,685 |
| Weight : | 3940 lbs | 1787.154 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.0 in | 3277 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $2,195 |
| Weight : | 4230 lbs | 1918.696 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.0 in | 3277 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Fisher
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $1,795 |
| Weight : | 4045 lbs | 1834.781 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.0 in | 3277 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Bohman & Schwartz
| Coachwork : | Bohman & Schwartz |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.0 in | 3277 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 16 |
| Wheels : | Slotted disc; 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 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 129.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 216.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $1,685 to $2,195 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Coupe, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had 7.00 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had Slotted disc; 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 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 5,903 examples of the Series 62 in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 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 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; gearshift on column gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 has a wheelbase size of 129.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 has a length of 216.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 cost approximately $1,685 to $2,195 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 62? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Coupe, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had 7.00 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had Slotted disc; 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 62s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 5,903 examples of the Series 62 in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 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 62 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 62 had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; gearshift on column gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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