Cadillac Models & Historyl H 1906
Model H was introduced January, 1906
The Model H was the same as Model L except no limousine was offered. The Touring was a five-passenger. The Runabout and first production Cadillac Coupe offered. The wheelbase was 102 in., tires 32 x 4; rear springs 3/4 elliptic. Early ads, advance catalogs, and the 1906 ALAM Handbook listed the wheelbase of the Model H as 100 in. rather than the actual 102 in.
The price of the 2-door Touring was $2500; the Runabout was $2400; and the 2-door Coupe was $3000. Calendar year sales and production (1906-1908) was 509 units. Model year sales were the same number. The serial number was on a plate on the rear of the body or on the dash (with engine number). The engine number was stamped on the top surface of the crankcase — in front of and to the left of the number one (front) cylinder. Engine No.: 10201-10709 (1906-1908).
MODEL H ENGINE
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Engine type
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Vertical, inline, L-head four cylinder, individual cast iron cylinders with copper water jacket |
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Bore & Stroke
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111mm x 127mm |
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Displacement
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4.567 Liters |
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Brake H.P.
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30 hp |
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Engine description
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Five main bearings, mechanical lifters |
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Carburetor
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Throttled, float feed, jet type made by Cadillac |
MODEL H CHASSIS
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1906 Cadillac Model H coupe
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Brakes
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Mechanical on two wheels — service and emergency on rear drums |
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Wheels
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24″– 12 spoke wood artillery wheels |
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Tires
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32 x 4 |
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Wheelbase
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2591mm |
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Front/Rear Tread
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1435mm |
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Weight of 2-door Touring
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1091 kg |
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Weight of 2-door Coupe
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1136 kg |
MODEL H DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission type
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Planetary transmission |
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Speeds
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Three forward and one reverse |
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Controls
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Right hand drive with controls to the right |
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Clutch
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Twin disc in flywheel, disc and 3 bands on transmission |
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Drive
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shaft |
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Differential
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Live axle, bevel drive, bevel differential |
MODEL H OPTIONS
