Here is some additional detailed information on the car from1937 LaSalle literature:
Engine - Cadillac precision built; 8 cylinders V-type; "L" head; bore 3-3/8'” stroke 4-1/2”; displacement 322 cu. in.; taxable horse¬power 36.45; brake horsepower 125 at 3400 r.p.m.; engine mounted in rubber at three points.
Pistons - T slot design aluminum alloy for uniform expansion; special anodizing process hardens surface to prevent scuffing and scoring; fitting with two compression rings and two oil rings.
Cooling System - Harrison Radiator, simplified water circulation system; automatically adjusted water pump packing, thermostatic radiator shutters.
Carburetion -Stromberg or Carter dual down-draft with equalized manifolding, fuel pump, air cleaner, intake silencer. Automatic choke., 22 gallon gas tank.
Generator - The. Delco-Remy Peak Load generator maintains charg¬ing rate, even while headlamps, radio and heater are being used. It .eliminates worry concerning battery condition.
Clutch - 1O-1/2' x 6-1/2 single plate dry disc type with 107 square inches of facing area; semi-centrifugal. Gives gradual and smooth application of power.
Transmission - Cadillac-built Syncro-Mesh with three forward speeds and reverse•. Reverse gears as welI as low and second speed gears are helical for extreme quietness. All gears fully carburized for hard use and long life. Pin type synchronizers assure easy shifting.
Front Wheels - lndependent "Knee-Action" front wheels, strong and simple with large, resilient coil springs for smoother riding comfort and effortless driving control. Thoroughly proven by three years use and millions of miles of testing.
Brakes - Bendix Duo-Servo Super-Hydraulic brakes operate in centrifuse brake drum.. Mechanical hand brake operates inde¬pendently of the hydraulic syetem.
Drive Shaft - Hotchkiss drive. Two universal joints mounted on needle roller bearing. permanently packed with lubricant requiring no service attention.
Rear Axle -- Cadillac design and manufacture. Semi-floating type with hypoid gears, insuring quiet, dependable performance. Ratio 3.92 to 1.
Steering Gear - Sturdy worm and double roller type, with straddle mounted roller. The cross-mounted steering link operates a lever supported by the massive front cross member. Attached to it are two steering rods, each of which controls one front wheel. The steering ratio is 23.2 to 1. Can be turned or parked in much smaller space than many cars of the same wheelbase.