1939 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

1939 LA SALLE PERFORMANCE
The superiority of the Cadillac-built V-type eight
cylinder engine design over eight in line types is borne
out most definitely in LaSalle's superior performance
over all other cars in its price class.
Performance means more than accelerative abilitv
and top speed. It means also smoothness, quietness and
ease of handling. In all of these features of performance
LaSalle is second only to the Cadillacs.
LaSalie's remarkable speed, acceleration and hill
climbing ability are due to an unusually high ratio of
power relative to car weight. The new LaSalle has 8.1
cubic inches displacement per 100 lbs. This ratio is
approximately 15% higher than the average of all eight
cylinder automobiles. LaSalle's extra power output
provides better acceleration and higher cruising speeds.
It also permits low piston travel by means of a low rear
axle ratio for engine smoothness, operating economy
and longer life.
The inherent smoothness of 90 degree V-type design,
precision balance of all operating parts, hydraulic valve
silencers, low engine speed, Cadillac engineered engine
supports and Hotchkiss Drive all contribute to making
LaSalle by far the smoothest and quietest performing
car of its class.
LaSalle handling ease is also outstanding. Syncromatic
Gearshift, improved Syncro-Mesh Transmission,
new Clutch, Knee Action and Parallel Cross Steering
all insure effortless car operation. The new Controlled'
Action Ride gives LaSalle extraordinary directional
stability even at high speeds around curves. Together
these features make LaSalle the one outstanding performer
of its price field.
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