V12 Cadillac Models & History 1937
12-CYLINDER SERIES 85
1937 Cadillac
TheCadillac Series 37-85 was, once more, a Series 37-75 with a V-12 engine. 1937 was the final model year for this engine. The Series 80, with 3327mm wheelbase was dropped from the line. Oil bath air cleaner and pressure radiator cap were new to the 1937 V-12.
I. D. DATA
- Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
- Starting: 4130001.
- Ending: 4130478.
STYLE
| Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase |
| Style Number |
Style |
Seating |
Price |
Weight |
| 37-7509F |
Formal Sedan |
5 |
$4195 |
2295 kg |
| 37-7513 |
Imperial Sedan |
7 |
$3695 |
2348 kg |
| 37-7519 |
Transformable Sedan |
5 |
$3345 |
2295 kg |
| 37-7523 |
Transformable Sedan |
7 |
$3495 |
2332 kg |
| 37-7529 |
Convertible Sedan |
5 |
$4145 |
2348 kg |
| 37-7533 |
Imperial Transformable Sedan |
7 |
$3695 |
2348 kg |
| 37-7539 |
Town Sedan |
5 |
$3845 |
2273 kg |
| 37-7543 |
Town Car |
7 |
$5245 |
2377 kg |
| 37-7511 |
Transformable Coupe |
5 |
|
|
| 37-7518 |
Sedan |
5 |
|
|
| 37-7589A |
Coupe |
5 |
|
|
| 37-7591 |
Limousine Brougham |
7 |
|
|
STYLE
| Series 37-85 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars |
| Style Number |
Style |
Seating |
Price |
Weight |
| 37-7523SL |
Special Business Transformable Sedan |
8 |
$2575 |
2193 kg |
| 37-7533SL |
Special Business Imperial Transformable Sedan |
8 |
$2775 |
2266 kg |
STYLE
| Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars |
| Style Number |
Style |
Seating |
Price |
Weight |
| 37-7503L |
Business Sedan |
8 |
|
|
| 37-7513L |
Business Imperial Sedan |
8 |
|
|
| 37-7523L |
Business Transformable Sedan |
8 |
|
|
| 37-7533L |
Business Imperial Transformable Sedan |
8 |
|
|
ENGINE
| Type |
45 degree, overhead valve. |
| Cylinders |
Twelve Cylinders. |
| Block |
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase. |
| Bore & Stroke |
79.4 x 101.6mm |
| Displacement |
6.035 |
| Compression Ratio |
6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt. |
| Brake Horsepower |
150 hp @ 3600 rpm |
| Power |
112 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| SAE/Taxable Horsepower |
46.9. |
| Main bearings |
Four. |
| Valve lifters |
Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing. |
| Carburetor |
Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51. |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase |
3505mm |
| Overall length |
5483mm |
| Front Tread |
1529mm |
| Rear Tread |
1562mm |
| Tires |
7.50 x 16. |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission |
Selective, synchro transmission. |
| Speeds |
3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
| Controls |
Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt). |
| Clutch |
Single disc clutch. |
| Drive |
Shaft drive, Hotchkiss. |
| Axle |
Semi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive. |
| Overall ratio |
4.6:1. |
| Brakes |
Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. |
| Wheels |
Disc wheels. |
| Wheel size |
16 in. |
OPTIONS
| Sidemount cover(s) |
$15.00 – 17.50 |
| Master Radio |
$79.50 |
| Standard Radio |
$59.50 |
| Heater |
$19.50 – 60.00 |
| Seat covers |
$7.50 per seat |
| Wheel discs |
$4.00 each |
| Trim rings |
$1.50 each |
| Flexible steering wheel |
$15.00. |
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