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.

 

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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