Same as 1912 except
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1913 Cadillac
Price
- 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 3048mm
Drive line
- No significant change.
Engine
- Major changes in lower end.
- Stroke increased to 146mm
- 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
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1913 Cadillac
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.
STYLE
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1913 Cadillac
| Model Number | Body | Series | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 4-dr. | Touring | 5 | $1975 |
| N/A | 4-dr. | Torpedo | 4 | $1975 |
| N/A | 4-dr. | Touring | 6 | $2075 |
| N/A | 4-dr. | Phaeton | 4 | $1975 |
| N/A | 2-dr. | Roadster | 2 | $1975 |
| N/A | 4-dr. | Limousine | 7 | $3250 |
| N/A | 2-dr. | Coupe | 4 | $2500 |
ENGINE
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1913 Cadillac engine
submitted by Bob Willis
| Description | Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket |
| Bore & Stroke | 114.3mm x 146.1mm |
| Displacement | 5.997 Liters |
| 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
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1913 Cadillac
| Wheelbase | 3048mm |
| Front/Rear Tread | 1422mm; optional: 1549mm |
| Tires | 36 x 4-1/2 |
DRIVETRAIN
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1913 Cadillac Model 30
| 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
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1913 Cadillac
submitted by Bob Willis
| 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 NOTES
1913 Cadillac Notes
- Introduced August, 1912.
- Model year sales: 15,018.
- Henry M. Leland was president and general manager
- Frank Johnson was chief engineer
- Earl C. Howard was general sales manager
- Cadillac earns its second Dewar Trophy for the electric starter
- "Standard of the World" first used in the fall of 1912, in ads for the 1913 cars.