Series 60 Cadillac Models & History 1949
Thecar with the big doors, the 60 Special Fleetwood sedan, again had four chrome slashes on the rear roof pillar, thinner rear fender stone guards with front and rear extensions and Cadillac scripts mounted high on the front fenders, above the crease line. The new grille design with parking lamp extensions was seen along with standard backup lamps. Hydraulic window lifts were also regular equipment on this car. A more conventional dashboard design appeared on all Cadillacs this year, featuring a horizontal speedometer.
SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers 496000000 to 496088221 appeared on 1949 Series 60S Fleetwood models.
SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD STYLE
Model Number |
Body Style |
Doors |
Model |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
49-60S |
6069X |
4-door |
Sedan |
5 |
$3828 |
1877 kg |
11,399 |
49-60S |
6037X |
|
Special Coupe DeVille |
5 |
|
|
1 |
SERIES 60 SPECIAL FLEETWOOD ENGINE
Type |
V-8: Overhead valves. |
Block |
Cast iron block. |
Displacement |
5.425 Liters |
Bore and stroke |
96.8mm x 92.1mm |
Compression ratio |
7.50:1. |
Brake horsepower |
160 hp @ 3800 rpm |
Power |
119 kW @ 3800 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Carburetor |
Carter WCD two-barrel Models 682S or 722S. |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
3378mm |
5740mm |
1499mm |
1600mm |
8.20 x 15 |
POWER TRAIN OPTIONS
- Hydra-matic transmission .. $174
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
- Whitewall tires
- Radio and antenna
- Heating and ventilating system
- Chrome wheel discs
- Fog lights
- Safety spotlights
- Other standard accessories