These are standard specifications for the 1940 Cadillac Series 72, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective synchro
Chassis # 7321351
Engine # 7321351
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1941 |
| Coach Work : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,670-$3,695 |
| Weight : | 4670 lbs | 2118.276 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 Selective synchro
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1940 : | 12,984 |
| Total 1940 Series 72 production : | 1,525 |
| 1940 Cadillac Series 72 | |
Dimension(s)
Touring Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Touring Sedan with Division Window by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,790 |
| Weight : | 4710 lbs | 2136.42 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
7-Passenger Touring Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,785 |
| Weight : | 4700 lbs | 2131.884 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,915 |
| Weight : | 4740 lbs | 2150.028 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
Chassis # 7321351
Engine # 7321351
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| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $3,695 |
| Weight : | 4670 lbs | 2118.276 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
7-Passenger Formal Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $3,695 |
| Weight : | 4780 lbs | 2168.172 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Business Touring Sedan by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,690 |
| Weight : | 4700 lbs | 2131.884 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Business Touring Imperial by Fleetwood
| Coachwork : | Fleetwood |
| Price : | $2,830 |
| Weight : | 4740 lbs | 2150.028 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 226.7 in | 5758 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 138.0 in | 3505 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.50x16 |
| 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 |
1940 Cadillac Series 72 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 has a wheelbase size of 138.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 has a length of 226.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 cost approximately $2,670 to $3,695 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 was offered as a 7-Passenger Formal Sedan, 7-Passenger Touring Sedan, Business Touring Imperial, Business Touring Sedan, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Touring Sedan, Touring Sedan with Division Window.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 had 7.50x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 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 72s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 1,525 examples of the Series 72 in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 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 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 had a 3 speed Manual Selective synchro gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72?
How many 1940 Cadillac Series 72 were produced?
How powerful was the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? Was the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 popular? Was the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 has a wheelbase size of 138.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 has a length of 226.69 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 cost when new?A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 cost approximately $2,670 to $3,695 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Cadillac Series 72? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 was offered as a 7-Passenger Formal Sedan, 7-Passenger Touring Sedan, Business Touring Imperial, Business Touring Sedan, Formal Sedan, Imperial Sedan, Touring Sedan, Touring Sedan with Division Window.Q: What tires did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 had 7.50x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 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 72s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 1,525 examples of the Series 72 in 1940.Q: What engine did the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 have? A: The engine powering the 1940 Cadillac Series 72 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 72 have? A: The 1940 Cadillac Series 72 had a 3 speed Manual Selective synchro gearbox. Similarly Priced Vehicles
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