Cadillac V-16
| Cadillac V-16 | |
|---|---|
1931 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
| Production | 1930–1940 |
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan |
| Designer | Harley Earl |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 4-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door town car 4-door limousine |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | D body |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cadillac V16 engine |
| Transmission | 3-speed synchromesh manual |
The Cadillac V-16 (also known as the Cadillac Sixteen) was Cadillac's top-of-the-line model from its January 1930 launch until 1940. The V16 powered car was a first in the United States, both extremely expensive and exclusive, with every chassis being custom-finished to order. Only 4,076 were constructed in its 11-year run, with the majority built in its debut year before the Great Depression took strong hold. The onset of World War II reduced the sales, resulting in its demise.