Series 60 Cadillac Models & History 1948
TheSeries 60 Special Fleetwood sedan was again based on an extended General Motors C-Body shell with 50mm wider front and rear doors. The tailfins, built-in rear bumper design and egg crate grille seen on the lower-priced lines were used. Appearing again, on the rear roof pillar, were four slanting chrome slashes. Instead of the standard wide stone shields, the 60 Special had a thinner type which curved upwards along the forward contour of the rear fender and incorporated an attractive ribbed insert panel. At the rear of the car, a band of chrome extended across the bottom of the fender skirts and quarter panels. Standard equipment included cloth and leather upholstery combinations and leather-grained doors and instrument panel.
I. D. DATA
- Motor serial numbers 486000001 to 486052706 appeared on 1948 Series 60S Fleetwood models.
STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
48-60S |
6069 |
4-door |
Sedan |
6 |
$3820 |
1980 kg |
6,561 |
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 hp @ 3400 rpm |
Brake horsepower |
112 kW @ 3400 rpm |
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 60S |
3378mm |
5740mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.20 x 15 |