Series 75 Cadillac Models & History 1948
Onthe Series 75 Fleetwood, consideration was given to the deletion of the long-wheelbase line this year, but competitive pressures from Packard in the luxury class market dictated the retention of these models. Again, they featured General Motors’ old fashioned “Turret Top” styling, a throwback to the pre-war years. Minor revisions on the outside of the cars included a new background for the V-shaped hood emblem and Cadillac scripts — replacing block lettering — low on the fenders behind the front wheel opening. Buyers ordering fog lamps got rectangular parking lamps in place of the smaller round style. Stainless steel runningboards were seen once more and the 75s also had the new dashboard treatment, but with burled leather trim.
1948 Cadillac Series 75
I. D. DATA
- Motor serial numbers 487500001 to 487546088 appeared on 1948 Series 75 Fleetwood models.
STYLE
Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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48-75 | 7519X | 4-door | Sedan | 5 | $4779 | 2216 kg | 225 |
48-75 | 7523X | 4-door | Sedan | 7 | $4999 | 2217 kg | 499 |
48-75 | 7523L | 4-door | Business Sedan | 9 | $4679 | 2173 kg | 90 |
48-75 | 7533X | 4-door | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $5199 | 2254 lg | 382 |
48-75 | 7533L | 4-door | Business Imperial | 9 | $4868 | 2200 kg | 64 |
48-75 | Chassis only | 2 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 4140mm wheelbase.
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 |
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Series 75 | 3454mm | 5740mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 7.50 x 16 |