Series 62 Cadillac Models & History 1946
TheSeries 62 Cadillacs were based on the General Motors’ C-Body, also used on the Cadillac 60S, Buick 50 and 70 and Oldsmobile 90 series. Notchback styling characterized the racy-looking cars in this line except for the Club Coupe, which had fastback styling. The Series 62 four-door sedan was the first Cadillac to enter production after WWII. Styling and technical features were similar to those seen on lower priced models, but on a longer chassis with slightly richer interior appointments.
I. D. DATA
- Motor serial numbers 8400001 to 8418566 appeared on 1946 models.
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46-62 | 6207 | 2-door | Club Coupe | 5 | $2284 | 1916 kg | 2,323 |
| 46-62 | 6267D | 2-door | Convertible Coupe | 5 | $2556 | 2034 kg | 1,342 |
| 46-62 | 6269 | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $2359 | 1952 kg | 14,900 |
| 46-62 | Chassis only | 1 |
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 |
| Power | 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 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 |
1946 Cadillac Emblem on hood