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1949 Cadillac Commercial Chassis

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1949
Make
Cadillac
Model
Commercial Chassis
Body Style
LCV
Generation
3rd Generation Post-war
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.4 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
162 hp
Power (kW)
119 kW
Torque
423 Nm (312 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,425 cc

Dimensions

Width
2,091 mm (82.3 in)
Wheelbase
4,140 mm (163.0 in)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
93.66 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
92.08 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.39 – 3.82 :1
2nd Gear
1.53 – 2.63 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.45 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.36 – 3.77 :1
Reverse
2.39 – 4.3 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
76 litres

Brakes

Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
308.6 mm (12.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
308.6 mm (12.1 in)

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes

Exterior

Track, Front
1,486 mm (58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,588 mm (62.5 in)
Ground Clearance
203 mm (8.0 in)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Number of Doors
0
Platform
General Motors Platforms
D Platform

Equipment

Other Equipment
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material
Steel

Car Classification

American Classification
Special Purpose Vehicle