V12 Cadillac History 1937

V12 Cadillac Models & History 1937

12-CYLINDER SERIES 85

1937 Cadillac

TheCadillac Series 37-85 was, once more, a Series 37-75 with a V-12 engine. 1937 was the final model year for this engine. The Series 80, with 3327mm wheelbase was dropped from the line. Oil bath air cleaner and pressure radiator cap were new to the 1937 V-12.

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
Starting: 4130001.
Ending: 4130478.

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7509F	Formal Sedan	5	$4195	2295 kg
37-7513	Imperial Sedan	7	$3695	2348 kg
37-7519	Transformable Sedan	5	$3345	2295 kg
37-7523	Transformable Sedan	7	$3495	2332 kg
37-7529	Convertible Sedan	5	$4145	2348 kg
37-7533	Imperial Transformable Sedan	7	$3695	2348 kg
37-7539	Town Sedan	5	$3845	2273 kg
37-7543	Town Car	7	$5245	2377 kg
37-7511	Transformable Coupe	5
37-7518	Sedan	5
37-7589A	Coupe	5
37-7591	Limousine Brougham	7

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7523SL	Special Business Transformable Sedan	8	$2575	2193 kg
37-7533SL	Special Business Imperial Transformable Sedan	8	$2775	2266 kg

STYLE

Series 37-85 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
37-7503L	Business Sedan	8
37-7513L	Business Imperial Sedan	8
37-7523L	Business Transformable Sedan	8
37-7533L	Business Imperial Transformable Sedan	8

ENGINE

Type	45 degree, overhead valve.
Cylinders	Twelve Cylinders.
Block	Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke	79.4 x 101.6mm
Displacement	6.035
Compression Ratio	6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower	150 hp @ 3600 rpm
Power	112 kW @ 3600 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower	46.9.
Main bearings	Four.
Valve lifters	Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor	Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	3505mm
Overall length	5483mm
Front Tread	1529mm
Rear Tread	1562mm
Tires	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	Semi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio	4.6:1.
Brakes	Hydraulic brakes on four wheels.
Wheels	Disc wheels.
Wheel size	16 in.

OPTIONS

Sidemount cover(s)	$15.00 – 17.50
Master Radio	$79.50
Standard Radio	$59.50
Heater	$19.50 – 60.00
Seat covers	$7.50 per seat
Wheel discs	$4.00 each
Trim rings	$1.50 each
Flexible steering wheel	$15.00.