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| 1947 Cadillac Series 61 | ||
| Touring Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,060.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,160 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 47-6109 | |
| Weight | 4,270lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 214.125 inches | |
| Width | 80.875 inches | |
| Height | 68.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 63 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 346 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 150@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 274@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN Serial Number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter or Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.39 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.53 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.39 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.77 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic drums | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 5420001 to 5428555 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1: Series | |||
| Digits 2: Unknown | |||
| Digits 3-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind engine support bracket. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1947 Cadillac Detailed Specifications | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age April 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1946 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Antoinette Blue | |
| Madeira Maroon | ||
| GunMetallical | ||
| Belden Blue | ||
| Cavern Green | ||
| El Paso Beige | ||
| French Gray | ||
| Seine Blue | ||
| Camden Green | ||
| Dover Gray | ||
| Lotus Cream | ||
| Black | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Pinehurst Green | ||
| Robins Egg Blue | ||
| Vista Gray | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||