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Revision as of 21:14, 1 April 2005 by Sfoskett (talk | contribs) (lots of info)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Cadillac Fleetwood was one of the largest models produced by that company for decades. The name was often used on different models within the same year, with both front- and rear-wheel drive models sold as Fleetwoods in 1985 and 1986. The name was retired in 1996 as the company moved away from the Fleetwood's market.
1977
For 1977, the Fleetwood diverged into two models. The Fleetwood Limousine used the new long-wheelbase D-body, while the Fleetwood Brougham had the shorter C-body. Also new was an aluminum L33 V8, with optional Diesel power coming the next year thanks to Oldsmobile.
Limousine
The Fleetwood Limousine was redesigned in 1977 to use the new 144.5 in wheelbase D-body.
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Brougham
The Fleetwood Brougham was also redesigned for 1977, using the new shorter 121.5 in wheelbase rear wheel drive C-body through 1979.
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1980
For 1980, all Fleetwood models used the 121.5 in wheelbase D-body. This generation lasted through 1984 with both standard and limousine versions sharing the rear wheel drive platform. For 1985 and 1986, only the Fleetwood Brougham models remained on the D-body. The 7.0 L engine was gone, replaced by the disastrous V8-6-4.
Engines:
- 1981-1982 4.1 L 3800 V6, 125 hp (93 kW)
- 1980-1984 6.0 L L62 V8-6-4 V8, 140 hp (104 kW) (Limousine/Commercial only after 1980)
- 1982-1985 4.1 L HT-4100 V8, 125 hp (93 kW)
- 1980-1985 5.7 L LF9 Diesel V8, 105 hp (78 kW)
1985
For 1985, all Fleetwood models (except the Fleetwood Brougham) moved to the front wheel drive C-body. The standard Fleetwood shared the same 110.8 in wheelbase as the other C-body cars, while the Limousine "Fleetwood 75" stretched it to 134.4 in. The Fleetwood Brougham remained on the RWD D-body through 1986.
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1987
The rear wheel drive Fleetwood Brougham became simply the Cadillac Brougham for 1987, leaving all Fleetwoods on the new FWD platform. There was little more than trim differenced between the Fleetwood D'Elegance and De Ville. The "Sixty Special" Fleetwood used a stretched 115.8 in version of the C-body, while the Limousine "Fleetwood 75" remained at 134.4 in between the wheels.
The aluminum 4.1 L HT-4100 V8 was the only engine for 1987, and it was replaced by the 4.5 L HT-4500 the next year. The engine was upped to 4.9 L for 1991's HT-4900.
For 1989, the Fleetwood line was aligned more-closely with the De Villes. The coupe versions of both shared the old 110.8 in wheelbase, while the sedans (including the "Sixty Special") were unified at 113.8 in.
The Fleetwood moved away from the De Ville for 1993, except the Sixty Special which became a De Ville-based model in its own right for that year only.
Engines:
- 1987 4.1 L HT-4100 V8, 125 hp (93 kW)
- 1988-1990 4.5 L HT-4500 V8, 155 hp (116 kW)
- 1991-1992 4.9 L HT-4900 V8, 200 hp (149 kW)
1993
For 1993, the Fleetwood name was switched from the De Ville's front wheel drive C-body to the Brougham's rear wheel drive D-body. This was a homecoming for the model, as the Brougham remained little-changed from the Fleetwood Brougham of 1986. The Brougham name continued as a trim package for the Fleetwood.
The 1993 Fleetwood was the largest production car made in the United States until 1996, when production ceased. 1994 brought the Corvette-derived LT-1 350 in³ (5.7 L) engine to make 260 hp (193.9 kW).
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