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).