1937 Cadillac V16 specifications

1937 Cadillac V16 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3580 mm 140.9 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5090 mm 200.4 inches
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.42
Kerb weight 2227 kg 4910 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code
Cylinders V 16 in 135° vee
Capacity 7.1 litre
7056 cc
(430.584 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 82.5 mm
3.25 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 19.6 kW/litre
26.6 ps/litre
26.2 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.14 kg/kW
26.96 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.50 x 16
Tyres rear 7.50 x 16
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID94578
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 67.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Cadillac V16 added 2002-06-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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