Cadillac's cross-plane crankshaft was so hard to engineer that a rival, Peerless, patented the same idea at the same time — so the two companies just agreed to share it.
Median 52 hp across 73 similar cars
Lead trim: Series 341 341 cu in L-head V8 (1928–1929)
Cadillac V-63 / Series 314 / 341 / 3531924–1931
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FactCadillac's cross-plane crankshaft was so hard to engineer that a rival, Peerless, patented the same idea at the same time — so the two companies just agreed to share it.
The Cadillac V-63 is a large luxury automobile introduced in September 1923 as a 1924 model, replacing the Type 61, on the GM C platform; it was replaced by the Series 355 in 1931 and retained the name Cadillac V8. It used an improved version of the L-head V8 whose main innovation was a cross-plane crankshaft that improved balance and smoothness (simultaneously patented by Peerless; both companies agreed to share the innovation), and body style choices were expanded to 14 with balloon tires and front-wheel brakes available for 1924. For 1925 "Standard" and higher-content "Custom" bodies were offered (retail prices from US$2,995 for the Brougham to US$4,485 for the top Imperial limousine), with Duco lacquer paint giving a choice of 24 matched colors. The naming convention was refreshed for 1926 as the Series 314 (signifying the engine displacement), with a further enlargement to 341 in 1928 (the first displacement upgrade since the engine's 1915 introduction; Series 341-A) and the 1929 Series 341-B introducing a synchromesh transmission, Security-Plate safety glass and electric windshield wipers; the "New Ninety Degree Cadillac" shared chassis, body and engineering with the all-new LaSalle Series 303, and Fleetwood Metal Body began supplementing coachwork in 1927. September 1929 saw the all-new 1930 Series 353. Engines: 314 cu in (5.1 L), 341 cu in (5.6 L) and 353 cu in (5.8 L) L-head V8s with a 3-speed synchromesh manual; wheelbases of 132, 138, 140, 145, 150 and 152 in. The page gives no horsepower ratings.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
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| Series 314 314 cu in L-head V8 (1926–1927) | 1926–1927 | 5.1 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Series 341 341 cu in L-head V8 (1928–1929) | 1928–1929 | 5.6 L V8 | 90 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Series 353 353 cu in L-head V8 (1930) | 1930–1930 | 5.8 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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