Cadillac Models & History V-8 1940
Thefollowing series were available with the V-8 engine:
- Series 40-60S (127″ wheelbase)
- Series 40-62 (129″ wheelbase)
- Series 40-72 (138″ wheelbase)
- Series 40-75 (141″ wheelbase)
For 1940, Series 61 was replaced by Series 62, featuring the “Projectile” or “torpedo” bodies. The one-year-only Series 72 was introduced as a less expensive companion to the series 75. 1940 was the final year for optional sidemounts.
The identifying feature for all V-8 Cadillacs was once again the grille. Although the grilles were the same pointed shaped as in 1939, the grille bars were heavier and fewer in number. Two sets of louver bars appeared on each hood side panel.
Sixty special was available as a Town Car as well as a Sedan
Series 62 featured a low sleek body with chrome window reveals, more slant to the windshield, and a curved rear window. Runningboards were no-cost options. Convertible Coupes and Sedans were introduced in midyear.
Series 72 had the general appearance of the Series 75, but was 76mm shorter and was set apart by rectangular tail lights set high on the sides of the trunk. Re-circulating ball steering was tried on Series 72 in 1940, to be adopted on all series in 1941.
1940 Cadillac V-16
Sealed beam headlights and turn indicators were standard equipment. The engine manifold was set at five degrees to the engine to cancel the rearward tilt of the engine and give balanced fuel distribution. Serial numbers were located on the left frame side bar, opposite the steering gear. The starting and ending numbers were the same as the engine numbers. The engine number was located on the crankcase, just behind the left cylinder block, parallel to the dash.
I.D. DATA
| Model | Beginning serial number | Ending serial number |
|---|---|---|
| Series 40-60S | 6320001 | 6324600 |
| Series 40-62 | 8320001 | 8325903 |
| Series 40-72 | 7320001 | 7321525 |
| Series 40-75 | 3320001 | 3320956 |
STYLE
| Special Fleetwood Series 40-60S, 127 in. wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
| 40-6019S | Sedan | 5 pass. | $2090 | 1850 kg | 4,242 |
| 40-6019SA | Sedan, sunroof | 5 pass | 230 | ||
| 40-6019F | Imperial Sedan | 5 pass | $2230 | 1950 kg | 110 |
| 40-6019AF | Imperial Sedan, sunroof | 5 pass | $2230 | 1950 kg | 3 |
| 40-6053-LB | Town Car Leather back | 5 pass | $3820 | 1984 kg | 6 |
| 40-6053-MB | Town Car Metal back | 5 pass | $3465 | 1984 kg | 9 |
STYLE
| Fisher Series 40-62, 129 in wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
| 40-6219 | Touring Sedan | 5 pass | $1745 | 1832 kg | 4342 |
| 40-6219 | Touring Sedan CKD | 5 pass | $1745 | 1832 kg | 60 |
| 40-6227 | Coupe | 5 pass | $1685 | 1791 kg | 1322 |
| 40-6229 | Convertible Sedan | 5 pass | $2195 | 1923 kg | 75 |
| 40-6267 | Convertible Coupe | 2 pass | $1795 | 1839 kg | 200 |
| 40-62 | Chassis | 1 | |||
STYLE
| Fleetwood series 40-72, 138 in. wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
| 40-7219 | Touring Sedan | 5 pass | $2670 | 2123 kg | 455 |
| 40-7219-F | Touring Sedan (Div) | 5 pass | $2790 | 2141 kg | 100 |
| 40-7223 | Touring Sedan | 7 pass | $2785 | 2136 kg | 305 |
| 40-7223-L | Business Touring sedan | 9 pass | $2690 | 2136 kg | 25 |
| 40-7233 | Imperial Sedan | 7 pass | $2916 | 2155 kg | 292 |
| 40-7233-F | Formal Sedan | 7 pass | $3695 | 2173 kg | 20 |
| 40-7233-L | Business Touring Imperial | 9 pass | $2824 | 2155 kg | 36 |
| 40-7259 | Formal Sedan | 5 pass | $3695 | 2123 kg | 18 |
| 40-72 | Chassis 165″ wheelbase | 275 | |||
STYLE
| Fleetwood Series 40-75, 141 in wheelbase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight | Production |
| 40-7519 | Sedan | 5 pass | $2995 | 2227 kg | 155 |
| 40-7519-F | Imperial sedan | 5 pass | $3155 | 2245 kg | 25 |
| 40-7523 | Sedan | 7 pass | $3210 | 2241 kg | 166 |
| 40-7529 | Convertible sedan | 5 pass | $3945 | 2323 kg | 45 |
| 40-7533 | Imperial sedan | 7 pass | $3360 | 2259 kg | 338 |
| 40-7533-F | Formal sedan | 7 pass | $3995 | 2259 kg | 42 |
| 40-7539 | Town sedan | 5 pass | $3635 | 2243 kg | 14 |
| 40-7553 | Town Car | 7 pass | $5115 | 2361 kg | 14 |
| 40-7557 | Coupe | 2 pass | $3280 | 2175 kg | 15 |
| 40-7557-B | Coupe | 5 pass | $3380 | 2234 kg | 12 |
| 40-7559 | Formal Sedan | 5 pass | $3995 | 2227 kg | 48 |
| 40-7567 | Convertible Coupe | 2 pass | $3380 | 2234 kg | 30 |
| 40-75 | Chassis | 3 | |||
| 40-75 | Commercial Chassis 161″ wheelbase | 52 | |||
ENGINE
| Engine type | Ninety degree, L-Head, 8-cylinders |
| Engine block | Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase) |
| Bore & Stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3 mm |
| Displacement | 5.678 Liters |
| Compression ratio | (Series 60S, 62) 6.25:1, (Series 72, 75) 6.7:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 135 hp @ 3400 RPM, (140 hp @3400 on 72, 75) |
| Power | 101 kW @ 3400 RPM, (104 kW @3400 on 72, 75) |
| SAE/Taxable horsepower | 39.20 |
| Main bearings | three |
| Valve lifters | hydraulic |
| Carburetor | Stromberg AAV-26 |
CHASSIS
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 40-60S | 3226mm | 5509mm | 1473mm | 1549mm | 7.00 x 16 |
| Series 40-62S | 3277mm | 5488mm | 1473mm | 1499mm | 7.00 x 16 |
| Series 40-72S | 3505mm | 5758mm | 1473mm | 1588mm | 7.50 x 16 |
| Series 40-75 | 3581mm | 5796mm | 1537mm | 1588mm | 7.50 x 16 |
| Series 40-72 commercial chassis | 4197mm | 6447mm | 7.50 x 16 | ||
| Series 40-75 commercial chassis | 4099mm | 6317mm | 7.50 x 16 |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission | Selective synchro manual transmission |
| Speeds | 3 forward, 1 reverse |
| Drive position | Left hand drive (Right hand drive optional) |
| Gearshift location | On column |
| Clutch | Single disc |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Rear axle | Hotchkiss, semifloating rear axle, hypoid gears |
| Overall ratio (60S, 61, 62) | 3.92 : 1 |
| Overall ratio (72) | 4.31 : 1 |
| Overall ratio (75) | 4.58 : 1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four wheels |
| Wheels | Slotted disc wheels |
| Wheel size | 16 in |
| Drivetrain options | Hill-holder (Norol) $13.50 |
OPTIONS
| Fender skirts | $17.50/pair |
| Radio | $69.50 |
| Heater | $26.50 – 52.50 |
| Seat covers | $8.25/seat |
| Spotlight | $18.50 |
| Automatic battery filler | $7.50 |
| Flexible steering wheel | $15.00 |
| Fog lights | $14.50/pair |
| Windshield washer | $6.50 |
| Wheel discs | $4.00 each |
| Trim rings | $1.50 each |
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