Cadillac Series 355

Cadillac Series 355/A/B/C/D/E
1934 Cadillac Series 355D
Overview
ManufacturerCadillac (General Motors)
Model years1931–1935
AssemblyDetroit Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, United States[1][2]
DesignerHarley Earl
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style2-door convertible[1][2]
4-door convertible
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door town car
4-door limousine
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1][2]
PlatformGM C platform
RelatedCadillac Series 452
Cadillac Series 370
Buick Limited
Buick Roadmaster
Oldsmobile L-Series
Powertrain
Engine355 cu in (5.8 L) L-Head V8[1][2]
Transmission3-speed synchromesh manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase1931: 134.0 in (3,404 mm)[1][2]
1932–33: 134.0 in (3,404 mm) and 140.0 in (3,556 mm)
1934–35: 128.0 in (3,251 mm) and 136.0 in (3,454 mm)
Commercial:
1931: 152.0 in (3,861 mm)
1932–33: 156.0 in (3,962 mm)
1935: 160.0 in (4,064 mm)
Length1931: 203.0 in (5,156 mm)[1][2]
1932–33: 207.0 in (5,258 mm) and 213.0 in (5,410 mm)
1934–35: 207.5 in (5,270 mm) and 215.5 in (5,474 mm)
Width1931: 73.6 in (1,869 mm)
1932–35: 77.0 in (1,956 mm)
Height1931: 72.5 in (1,842 mm)[1][2]
1932–33: 71.5 in (1,816 mm)
1934–35: 69.5 in (1,765 mm)
Curb weight4,600–5,100 lb (2,100–2,300 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac Series 353
SuccessorCadillac Series 70/75

The Cadillac Series 355 was a V8-powered luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from 1931 until 1935. It was offered as a 2-door club coupe, 2-door convertible, 4-door convertible, 4-door sedan, 4-door town car, and 4-door limousine. It provided a range of Cadillac below the maker's larger V-12 and V-16 lines. It was succeeded by the Cadillac Series 70/75.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. pp. 200–245. ISBN 0-87341-478-0.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Gunnell, John (2005). Standard Catalog of Cadillac 1903-2005. Krause publications. ISBN 978-0-87349-289-8.