Cadillac History 1913

1913 CADILLAC

Same as 1912 except

Basic price increased to $1975.
Bodies
- Smoother, more integrated appearance.
- All controls inside.
- Cowls on all bodies except Coupe.
- Reverse curve in front fenders.
- Top and windshield standard equipment.
- Sidelight wiring concealed.
Chassis: Wheelbase lengthened to 120 in.
Drive line: No significant change.
Engine
- Major changes in lower end.
- Stroke increased to 5-3/4 in.
- Main bearings now in upper half of crankcase - lower half becomes an oil pan.
- Camshaft and accessory shaft chain driven.
- Engine mounting points moved to top of crankcase.
- Engine suspended from arched cross members.
- Valve stems enclosed.
- Starter/generator simplified (six volt only) and more compact.
- Ring governor used once more; but for spark control, not speed control.
- Engine driven tire pump optional.

I. D. DATA

If serial numbers were used. they could be found on plate on the 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: 75001. Ending: 90018.

Model Number	Body	Series	Passengers	Price
NA	4-dr.	Touring	5	$1975
NA	4-dr.	Torpedo	4	$1975
NA	4-dr.	Touring	6	$2075
NA	4-dr.	Phaeton	4	$1975
NA	2-dr.	Roadster	2	$1975
NA	4-dr.	Limousine	7	$3250
NA	2-dr.	Coupe	4	$2500

ENGINE

Description	Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke	4-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.
Displacement	365.8 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower	40-50 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

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	120 in.
Front/Rear Tread	56 in. (61 opt)
Tires	36 x 4-1/2

TECHNICAL

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	3.43:1 (Roadster 3.05:1, Limo. 3.66:1)
Brakes	Mech. brakes on two wheels -- service / foot / contracting -- emerg./lever/expanding
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, demountable rims
Wheel size	27 in.
Optional Final drive ratios	3.43:1, 3.66:1, 3.92:1

OPTIONS

Front bumper	$15.00
Clock	$35.00
Seat covers	$32.50 - 65.00
Running board trunk	$33.00
Tire Trunk	$16.50
Electric horn	$25.00
Power tire pump	$25.00
Handy lamp	$2.00
Weed chains	$8.00

HISTORICAL

Introduced August, 1912.
Model year sales: 15018.
Model year production: 15018.
The president and general manager was Henry Leland.

Note: "Standard of the World" first used in the fall of 1912, in ads for the 1913 cars.

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