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ENGINE

	Horizontal,with cylinder to rear,
	One cast iron cylinder with cooper water jacket.
	Bore and stroke:5 x 5 inches.
	Displacement: 98.2 cid brake horsepower: "higher then advertised or calculated horsepower".
	Advertised horsepower: 8-1/4.
	Main bearings: Two.
	Valve lifters: Mechanical.
	Carburetion: Updraft mixer, manufactured by Cadillac.

CHASSIS

	Wheelbase: 76 inches.
	Overall length: 9 feet 4 inches.
	Height : 5 feet.
	Front/Rear Tread: 54-1/2 inches.
	Tires: 30 x 3 Clincher.

TECHNICAL

	Planetary Transmission
	Speeds: 2 F/1 R ( 3:1 Low, Reverse direct High ).
	Low-foot pedal, reverse,high-lever to right.Low, reverse bands,High disc clutch,chain drive.
	Spur gear differential.
	Overall ratio:3.1:1 to 5:1.
	Mechanical brakes on two wheels-contracting on inboard drums.
	Wood wheels-12 spoke.

OPTIONS

	Bulb horn
	Lights
	Leather top with sides and storm apron ( $50 )
	Rubber top with sides and storm apron ( $30 )
	Deck to replace Tonneau on touring or surrey ( $10 )

HISTORY

The model B was introduced in January of 1904. The Calendar-year sales and production for both A & B models combined was 2,319. The Cadillac factory burned down in the spring of 1904, reducing production to almost nothing for 45 days. Deposits on 1,500 orders were returned. Cadillac's volume of sales still exceeded those of any other make in the country.

ALSO IN 1904...

	Cost of a first-class stamp is 2 cents.
	New York City subway opens.
	The U.S. begins construction of the Panama Canal.
	The teddy bear is first produced.
	The telephone answering machine is invented.