These are standard specifications for the 1938 Cadillac Series 90, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh
Chassis # 5270181
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Chassis # 5270276
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Engine # 5270250
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Chassis # 5270289
Engine # 5270289
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Chassis # 5270103
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Chassis # 5270283
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Chassis # 5270127
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Chassis # 5270052
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Chassis # 5270245
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Chassis # 5270310
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Chassis # 5270075
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft Drive, Hotchkiss | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,135-$7,170 |
| Weight : | 53650 lbs | 24335.231 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 150 km/h | 93.225 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 16 135-degree | Flat Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 82 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 9 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cadillac carburetor | |
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1938 : | 9,458 |
| Series 90 Production (1938-1940) : | 514 |
| Total 1938 Series 90 production : | 95 |
| 1938 Cadillac Series 90 | |
| Fleetwood Fastback Limousine 4 dr. 5 P (by Fleetwood) : | 1 |
| Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine 4 dr. 5 P (by Fleetwood) : | 2 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Coupe by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270181
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,335 |
| Weight : | 4915 lbs | 2229.406 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270276
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Chassis # 5270289
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,440 |
| Weight : | 4905 lbs | 2224.871 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270103
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Chassis # 5270283
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,215 |
| Weight : | 5165 lbs | 2342.805 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.3 in | 3589 mm. |
Coupe by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,440 |
| Weight : | 4905 lbs | 2224.871 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270127
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,135 |
| Weight : | 5105 lbs | 2315.589 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,050 |
| Weight : | 5105 lbs | 2315.589 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Town Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270052
Engine # 5270052
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,695 |
| Weight : | 5140 lbs | 2331.465 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
7-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270245
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,420 |
| Weight : | 5345 lbs | 2424.451 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,050 |
| Weight : | 5345 lbs | 2424.451 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Town Car by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270310
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $7,170 |
| Weight : | 5415 lbs | 2456.203 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Fleetwood Fastback Limousine by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $6,005 |
| Weight : | 5355 lbs | 2428.987 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $5,265 |
| Weight : | 5185 lbs | 2351.876 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 141.0 in | 3581 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine by Fleetwood
Chassis # 5270075
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.6 in | 5096 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 165.0 in | 4191 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Coil Spring Rear : Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Sector |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.50 x 16 |
| Wheels : | 16in Disc Wheels |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Cadillac Series 90 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has a top speed of 150 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has wheelbase sizes of 141.00-, 141.30-, 165.00-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has a length of 200.63 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 cost when new?A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 cost approximately $5,135 to $7,170 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 was offered as a 7-Passenger Imperial Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Fleetwood Fastback Limousine, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine, Sedan, Town Car, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had 7.50 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had 16in Disc Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1938? A: Cadillac produced 9,458 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many Series 90 were produced? A: Cadillac produced 514 examples of the Series 90 from 1938 to 1940.Q: How many 1938 Series 90s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 95 examples of the Series 90 in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 was a V 16Flat Head (7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had a 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90?
How many 1938 Cadillac Series 90 were produced?
How powerful was the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? Was the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 popular? Was the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has a top speed of 150 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has wheelbase sizes of 141.00-, 141.30-, 165.00-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 has a length of 200.63 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 cost when new?A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 cost approximately $5,135 to $7,170 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Cadillac Series 90? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 was offered as a 7-Passenger Imperial Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Fleetwood Fastback Limousine, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine, Sedan, Town Car, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had 7.50 x 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had 16in Disc Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1938? A: Cadillac produced 9,458 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many Series 90 were produced? A: Cadillac produced 514 examples of the Series 90 from 1938 to 1940.Q: How many 1938 Series 90s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 95 examples of the Series 90 in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 was a V 16Flat Head (7063 cc | 431.0 cu in. | 7.1 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Cadillac Series 90 have? A: The 1938 Cadillac Series 90 had a 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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