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1912 Cadillac Touring
courtesy of Doug Heym
Same as 1911 except
Chassis: Brake drum diameter increased to 431.8mm
Drive line: No significant change.
Engine
1912 Cadillac
If serial numbers were used they were on the plate on dash (with engine no.) Engine numbers were stamped on top surface of crankcase -- in front of and to the left of number one (front) cylinder. Starting: 61001. Ending: 75000.
1912 Cadillac Roadster
| Doors | Name | Seating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Touring | 5 | $1800 |
| 4 | Phaeton | 4 | $1800 |
| 4 | Torpedo | 4 | $1900 |
| 2 | Roadster | 2 | $1800 |
| 4 | Limousine | 7 | $3250 |
| 2 | Coupe | 4 | $2250 |
| Description | Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket |
| Bore & Stroke | 114.3mm x 114.3mm |
| Displacement | 4.691 Liters |
| Brake Horsepower | 40 plus. A.L.A.M. H.P.: 32.4 |
| Main bearings | Five |
| Valve lifters | Mechanical -- push rod -- roller cam followers |
| Carburetor | float feed; Made by Cadillac to C. F. Johnson patents |
| Wheelbase | 2946mm |
| Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm; optional: 1549mm |
| Tires | 36 x 4 |
| Transmission | Selective, sliding gear transmission |
| Speeds | 3 Forward and one Reverse |
| Steering position | Right hand drive, controls to right |
| Clutch | Leather faced cone clutch |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Axle | Full floating rear axle |
| Differential | bevel drive, bevel gear differential |
| Overall ratio | 3.92:1 (Phaeton & Torpedo 3.66:1 Roadster 3.43:1) |
| Brakes | Mech. brakes on two wheels -- service / foot / contracting -- emerg./lever/expanding |
| Wheels | Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, quick detachable rims |
| Wheel size | 28 in. |
| Optional Final drive ratios | 3.05:1, 3.43:1, 3.66:1 |
1912 Cadillac Roadster
| Front bumper | $18.00 |
| Clock | $15.00 |
| Seat covers | $32.00 - $50.00 |
| Mohair tops | $60.00 - $90.00 |
| Windshield | $35.00 - $40.00 |
| Trunk rack | $10.00 |
| Kamlee No. 1000 trunk | $30.00 |
| Demountable rims | $25.00 |
| Electric horn | $25.00 |
| Power tire pump | $35.00 |
| Handy lamp | $2.00 |
1912 Cadillac Notes
1911