Series 60 Cadillac Models & History (1946)
TheSeries 60 Special Fleetwood line included only one model, a four-door sedan also based on the corporate C-Body. However, each door was made two inches wider, amounting to an overall four inch extension over the standard Series 62 sedan. For easy identification, there were four slanting louvers on the rear roof pillar and a distinctive type of roof drip molding, which was separate for each door opening.
I. D. DATA
- Motor serial number 6400001 to 6405679 appeared on 1946 models.
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-60S | 6069 | 4-door | Sedan | 6 | $3099 | 2209 kg | 5,700 |
ENGINE
| Type | V-8 L-head. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.678 Liter |
| Bore and stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.25:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 150 @ 3400 rpm |
| Power | 112 @ 3400 rpm |
| Main bearings | Three main bearings. |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871). |
CHASSIS
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 61 | 3200mm | 5461mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 62 | 3277mm | 5588mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 60S | 3378mm | 5690mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.00 x 15 |
| Series 75 | 3454mm | 5766mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.50 x 16 |
