Series 60 Cadillac Models & History 1948
TheSeries 60 Special Fleetwood sedan was again based on an extended General Motors C-Body shell with 50mm wider front and rear doors. The tailfins, built-in rear bumper design and egg crate grille seen on the lower-priced lines were used. Appearing again, on the rear roof pillar, were four slanting chrome slashes. Instead of the standard wide stone shields, the 60 Special had a thinner type which curved upwards along the forward contour of the rear fender and incorporated an attractive ribbed insert panel. At the rear of the car, a band of chrome extended across the bottom of the fender skirts and quarter panels. Standard equipment included cloth and leather upholstery combinations and leather-grained doors and instrument panel.
I. D. DATA
- Motor serial numbers 486000001 to 486052706 appeared on 1948 Series 60S Fleetwood models.
STYLE
| Model Number | Body Style | Doors | Model | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48-60S | 6069 | 4-door | Sedan | 6 | $3820 | 1980 kg | 6,561 |
ENGINE
| Type | V-8 L-head. |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 5.678 Liter |
| Bore and stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.25:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 150 hp @ 3400 rpm |
| Brake horsepower | 112 kW @ 3400 rpm |
| Bearings | Three main bearings. |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetor | Carter WCD two-barrel (models 595S or 595SA) or Stromberg AAV-26 two-barrel (models 380154 or 380871). |
CHASSIS
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 60S | 3378mm | 5740mm | 1499mm | 1600mm | 8.20 x 15 |