Cadillac history 1906

1906 CADILLAC MODEL M

MODEL M ENGINE
Engine type	Single cylinder with cast iron cylinder to the rear and copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke	5 x 5 in. (127 mm x 127 mm)
Displacement	98.2 cu. in. (1.609 liters)
Brake H.P.	Advertised as 10 hp but probably higher
Engine description	Two main bearings and mechanical valve lifters
Carburetor	Updraft mixer, manufactured by Cadillac

MODEL M CHASSIS
Brakes	mechanical on two wheels contracting on inboard drums
Wheels	23" wood wheels with 12 spokes
Tires	30 x 3.5
Wheelbase	76 in.
Overall length	9' 7"
Height	5' 6"
Front/Rear Tread	56"
Weight	approx. 1100 lb (550 kg)

MODEL M TECHNICAL
Transmission type	Planetary transmission
Speeds	Two forward (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse
Controls	Low: foot pedal; reverse and high: lever to the right
Clutch	Low and reverse: bands; High: disc clutch
Drive	Chain
Differential	Spur gear
Overall ratio	3:1 to 5:1

MODEL M OPTIONS
Bulb horn. Lights. Cape cart top for Touring	$75.00

HISTORICAL NOTES ON MODEL M

The Model M sold for $950. Calendar year sales and production were 3650. Model year sales were the same number. Serial number were on a plate on the rear of the body (with engine number). Engine numbers were stamped in two places on the crankcase: 1. Top, right edge of the cylinder flange, near the water outlet. 2. Top surface of left, front mounting leg. Also on plate on rear of body (with serial number). (Blank spaces on the patent plate are for additional patent dates, not engine or serial number.) Engine No.: 8350-10000 with M, 20001-21850 with M, 21851-22150 with M (1906-1907).

The Model M was introduced January, 1906. The Model M was the same as the 1906 Model K except for body styles and two inch longer wheelbase.

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