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The First Cadillac Engine was 10 Horsepower

The first Cadillac was introduced in October 1902. a 1903 model. the engine was a10-horsepower, single-cylinder The Cadillac cost around $750, and completely sold out at during is initial introduction at the New York City Automobile Show in 1903 . The first engine for Cadillac featured mechanical overhead valves along with a square bore to stroke ratio. Steering was rack-and-pinion (humm', we use that today) . A first Cadillac innovation was it's special split-core nuts that locked a nut to its thread and did not need lock washers.

Cadillac is the second oldest American automobile brand right behind Buick which holds the number one title. Established during 1902 with the name of Cadillac Automobile Company and subsequently acquired by General Motors in 1909 and during the following 30 years became established as America's foremost luxury automobile brand. Cadillac broke new ground for many automotive accessories which included full electrical systems, clashless syncromesh transmission and the all steel roof. Cadillac developed three engines, of which one of those was the V8 engine which established the standard for American automotive industry.

• "Standard Catalog Of Cadillac 1903-2005, 3RD EDITION" An informative book with all the specification covering all the Cadillac years and models. It is a valuable information resource on any Cadillac model. It is particularly helpful if you buy and sell them.

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2012 Cadillac Sport Sedan