1941 Cadillac Series 61 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1941 Cadillac Series 61, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Shaft Drive, Hotchkiss; Semi-Floating Rear Axle; Hypoid Gears
Production Years for Series : 1939 - 1942
Price : $1,350-$1,540
Weight : 4060 lbs | 1841.585 kg
V 8 90-degree | L-Head
Displacement : 5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1700 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Compression : 7.25:1
Main Bearings : 3
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg Downdraft 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual Selective Synchromesh , 4 Automatic

Total Cadillac Production for 1941 : 66,169
Total 1941 Series 61 production : 29,258
1941 Cadillac Series 61

Touring Sedan

Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Coupe Deluxe

Price : $1,440
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Coupe

Price : $1,350
Weight : 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Touring Sedan Deluxe

Price : $1,540
Weight : 4080 lbs | 1850.657 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Estate Wagon

Weight : 4060 lbs | 1841.585 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7x15
Wheels : 15in Slotted Disc Wheels

1941 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $850
Avg. Household Income : $1,750
Avg. Home : $4,075
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.12

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1941 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1941 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 has a length of 215.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1941 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 has a width of 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 cost when new?A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 cost approximately $1,350 to $1,540 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1941 Cadillac Series 61? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 was offered as a Coupe, Coupe Deluxe, Estate Wagon, Touring Sedan, Touring Sedan Deluxe.

Q: What tires did the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 had 7x15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 had 15in Slotted Disc Wheels wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1941? A: Cadillac produced 66,169 automobiles in 1941.

Q: How many 1941 Series 61s were produced? A: Cadillac produced 29,258 examples of the Series 61 in 1941.

Q: What engine did the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The engine powering the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 was a V 8L-Head (5670 cc | 346.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 283 Ft-Lbs (384 NM) @ 1700 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1941 Cadillac Series 61 have? A: The 1941 Cadillac Series 61 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Selective Synchromesh, 4 speed Automatic.

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