Cadillac history 1936

1936 CADILLAC Model 36-90 Sixteen Cylinders

The 1936 Cadillac V-16 (Series 36-90) was a continuation of the 1935 cars. Built to order only, nearly half of the fifty-two units were seven passenger limousines. As with V-8 and V-12 lines, Fleetwood bodies for the V-16 now used the all steel Turret Top. All body styles had Vee windshields. A minor mechanical change involved the use of the "Peak-load" generator.

I. D. DATA

Engine numbers were on the upper surface of the generator drive chain housing.
Starting: 5110201.
Ending: 5110252.

Fleetwood Series 36-90, 154 in. wheelbase
Some listings show these as 58___ styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
36-5725LB	Town Cabriolet	7	8850	6390
36-5725C	Town Cabriolet	7
36-5730FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5
36-5730S	Sedan	5
36-5733S	Town Sedan	5	7250	6085
36-5735	Convertible Coupe	2
36-5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine)	7	7750	6190
36-5775FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	7850	6210
36-5775S	Sedan	7	7555	6190
36-5776	Coupe	2
36-5780	Convertible Sedan with Divider	5	7850	6100
36-5791	Limousine Brougham	7
36-5799	Aero. Coupe	5

ENGINE

45 degree, overhead drive.
Sixteen Cylinder.
Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke: 3 x 4 in.
Displacement: 452 cu. in.
Compression Ratio: 6.0:1 std. 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower: 185 @ 3800 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower: 57.5.
Main bearings: Five.
Valve lifters: Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor: Dual Detroit lubricator, type R-14, L-14, Model 51.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 154 in.
Overall length: 238 in.
Front Tread: 59-3/8
Rear Tread: 62 in.
Tires: 7.50 x 17.

TECHNICAL

Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds: 3 Front, 1 Reverse
Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (RHD opt.).
Twin disc clutch.
Shaft drive Hotchkiss.
3/4 floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
Overall Ratio: 4.64:1 std. 4.31:1 opt. 4.07:1 opt.
Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wire wheels.
Wheel size: 17 in. drop center.