V16 Cadillac Models & History 1936
The1936 Cadillac V-16 (Series 36-90) was a continuation of the 1935 cars. Built to order only, nearly half of the fifty-two units were seven passenger limousines. As with V-8 and V-12 lines, Fleetwood bodies for the V-16 now used the all steel Turret Top. All body styles had Vee windshields. A minor mechanical change involved the use of the “Peak-load” generator.
I. D. DATA
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- Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
- Starting: 5110201.
- Ending: 5110252.
STYLE
| Fleetwood Series 36-90, 154 in. wheelbase |
| Some listings show these as 58___ styles. |
| Style Number |
Style |
Seating |
Price |
Weight |
| 36-5725LB |
Town Cabriolet |
7 |
$8850 |
2905 kg |
| 36-5725C |
Town Cabriolet |
7 |
|
|
| 36-5730FL |
Imperial Cabriolet |
5 |
|
|
| 36-5730S |
Sedan |
5 |
|
|
| 36-5733S |
Town Sedan |
5 |
$7250 |
2766 kg |
| 36-5735 |
Convertible Coupe |
2 |
|
|
| 36-5775 |
Imperial Sedan (Limousine) |
7 |
$7750 |
2814 kg |
| 36-5775FL |
Imperial Cabriolet |
7 |
$7850 |
2823 kg |
| 36-5775S |
Sedan |
7 |
$7555 |
2814 kg |
| 36-5776 |
Coupe |
2 |
|
|
| 36-5780 |
Convertible Sedan with Divider |
5 |
$7850 |
2773 kg |
| 36-5791 |
Limousine Brougham |
7 |
|
|
| 36-5799 |
Aero. Coupe |
5 |
|
|
ENGINE
| Type |
45 degree, overhead drive. |
| Cylinders |
Sixteen Cylinder. |
| Block |
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase. |
| Bore & Stroke |
76.2mm x 101.6mm |
| Displacement |
7.416 Liters |
| Compression Ratio |
6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt. |
| Brake Horsepower |
185 hp @ 3800 rpm |
| Power |
138 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| SAE/Taxable Horsepower |
57.5. |
| Main bearings |
Five. |
| Valve lifters |
Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing. |
| Carburetor |
Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51. |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase |
3912mm |
| Overall length |
6045mm |
| Front Tread |
1508mm |
| Rear Tread |
1575mm |
| Tires |
7.50 x 17. |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission |
Selective, synchro transmission. |
| Speeds |
3 Front, 1 Reverse |
| Controls |
Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt). |
| Clutch |
Twin disc clutch. |
| Drive |
Shaft drive, Hotchkiss. |
| Axle |
3/4 floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive. |
| Overall Ratio |
4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt. 4.07:1 opt. |
| Brakes |
Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels. |
| Wheels |
Wire wheels. |
| Wheel size |
17 in. drop center. |
OPTIONS
| Sidemount covers |
$20.00 |
| Master Radio |
$89.50 |
| Standard Radio |
$54.50 |
| Heater |
$18.50 |
| Seat covers. |
|
| Flexible steering wheel |
$16.00 |
| Trim rings |
$1.50 each |
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