1908 Cadillac Model T
In November of 1907, Cadillac introduced the Model T which was a variant of their 10HP single-cylinder car. This was nearly identical to the Model M, Model S which were all essentially the same model with different body styles and wheelbases. The Model T was a 4-seat runabout body on the 82 inch wheelbase chassis.
Engineering principles for the aging single-cylinder Cadillac were similar to the very first Model A of 1903. It used a Leland & Faulconer engine, 2-speed transmission and a Brown-Lipe differential. By 1907 the power had increased from 6.5 to 10 advertised bhp.
The Model T could be ordered with an optional Cape Cart top for $115.
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In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| engine | Leland & Faulconer Single Cylinder |
| position | Under Front Seat |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron w/Copper Water Jacket |
| fuel feed | Updraft Mixer |
| displacement | 1609 cc / 98.2 in³ |
| bore | 127.0 mm / 5.0 in |
| stroke | 127.0 mm / 5.0 in |
| power | 7.5 kw / 10 bhp |
| specific output | 6.22 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Wooden 12-Spoke |
| front tires | 30×3 |
| rear tires | 30×3 |
| front brakes | None |
| rear brakes | Inboard Drums |
| front wheels | F 61.0 x 5.1 cm / 24 x 2 in |
| rear wheels | R 61.0 x 5.1 cm / 24 x 2 in |
| transmission | 2-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.00:1, 1.00:1 |
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Valentine Belue
Update: 2024-08-13