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V12 Cadillac History 1936

V12 Cadillac Models & History 1936

The1936 V-12 Cadillac (series 36-80 and 36-85) was essentially a 1936 V-8 body with a twelve cylinder engine.

  • Performance was greatly improved over previous V-12’s.
  • Identification with the hood closed was possible only by reading emblems.
  • Even dual exhaust pipes would no longer identify the V-12.
  • A crossover pipe from left to right manifold resulted in a single exhaust system (with two mufflers in series).
  • Commercial Cars and Chassis also shared the V-8 and the V-12 engines.

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1936 Cadillac 4-door convertible

I. D. DATA

  • Engine numbers were on the upper left surface of the generator drive chain housing.
  • Starting: 4110001.
  • Ending: 4110901.

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 36-80 131 in. wheelbase
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
36-7057 Coupe 2 $3295 2132 kg
36-7067 Convertible Coupe 2 $3395 2182 kg
36-7019 Transformable Sedan 5 $3145 2248 kg
36-7029 Convertible Sedan 5 $3445 2268 kg

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 36-85 138 in. wheelbase
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
36-7509 Sedan 5 $3345 2325 kg
36-7509F Formal Sedan 5 $4095 2325 kg
36-7519 Transformable Sedan 5 $3345 2325 kg
36-7529 Convertible Sedan 5 $4095 2377 kg
36-7539 Town Sedan 5 $3845 2302 kg
36-7503 Sedan 7 $3495 2361 kg
36-7513 Imperial Sedan 7 $3695 2377 kg
36-7523 Transformable Sedan 7 $3495 2361 kg
36-7533 Imperial Transformable Sedan 7 $3695 2377 kg
36-7543 Town Car 7 $5145 2409 kg

STYLE

Fleetwood Commercial Cars
Style Number Style Seating Price Weight
36-7503L Commercial Sedan 7
36-7513L Commercial Imperial Sedan 7
36-7523L Commercial Transformable Sedan 7
36-7533L Commercial Imperial Transformable Sedan 7

Note that V-12’s used same style numbers as V-8’s.

ENGINE

Type 45 degree, overhead valve.
Cylinders Twelve Cylinders.
Block Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke 79.4mm x 101.6mm
Displacement 6.035 Liter
Compression Ratio 6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower 150 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power 112 kW @ 3600 rpm
Main bearings Four.
Valve lifters Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Feature Series 36-80 Series 36-85 Series 36-85 Commercial Chassis
Wheelbase 3327mm 2997 3962mm
Overall length 5239mm 5429mm
Height 1676mm – 1765
Front Tread 1529mm 1529mm
Rear Tread 60-1./2 in. 62-1/2 in.
Tires 7.50 x 16 7.50 x 16

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission Selective, synchro transmission
Speeds 3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Controls Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch Single disc clutch
Drive Shaft drive Hotchkiss
Axle Semifloating rear axle
Drive Type spiral bevel drive
Overall Ratio 4.6:1 std. 4.3:1 opt.
Brakes Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Wheels Disc wheels.
Wheel size 16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s) $20.00
Master Radio $89.50
Standard Radio $54.50
Heater $18.50
Seat covers
Flexible steering wheel $16.60
Trim rings $1.60 each
Wheel discs $4.00 each