1970s, cadillac, Year In Review

Cadillac Fleetwood Models & History 1977

FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM – SERIES 6C

Billed as a car “for very special people” (whatever that meant), the shrunken Brougham had a distinctively tapered center side pillar that leaned slightly backward, as well as a custom-trimmed small back window. Rocker panel moldings were wider, too. “Fleetwood” block lettering appeared on the front fenders (just ahead of the door) and decklid. Otherwise, it looked much like DeVille’s sedan in the new downsized form. A new engine was the 425 cu. in. (7.0-liter) V-8. Also new were the standard four-wheel disc brakes. So was automatic level control. Wheelbase was now identical to DeVille (121.5 inches). Broughams displayed a distinctive roof treatment in Tuxedo Grain vinyl, with opera lamps, carpeted rear footrests, and one-piece wall-to-wall carpeting. New Florentine velour upholstery fabric came in medium saffron – light gray, dark blue, medium sage green, light yellow-gold, light buckskin or claret. Smooth-finish Dover fabric was offered in black, dark blue, light buckskin or claret. Standard 50/50 front seats had individual pulldown armrests and a six-way power adjustment for the driver (two-way for passenger). The AM/FM stereo radio included a signal-seeking scanner, and was available with 23-channel CB transceiver. Brougham d’Elegance came equipped with special contoured pillow-style seats trimmed in Florentine velour cloth (in light gray, dark blue, light buckskin, or claret). Upper door jambs and inserts in door pull straps and front seatback assist straps were also Florentine cloth. Also included were three roof-mounted assist straps, turbine-vaned wheel discs, “d’Elegance” script on sail panel, and distinctive accent striping. Fleetwood Talisman was dropped.

  • Wheelbase: 121.5
  • Overall length: 221.2″
  • Height: 56.7″
  • Width: 74.6″
  • Front Tread: 61.7″
  • Rear Tread: 60.7″
  • Standard tire: GR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW
FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE – SERIES 6D

Newly designed Fleetwood and Fleetwood Formal Limousines continued to serve as the “flagships of the Cadillac fleet,” but in sharply shrunken form. The contemporary edition was over a foot shorter and 900 pounds lighter. Large door openings allowed easy entry/exit. Automatic Climate Control could be operated from front or rear. A Dual Accessory Panel let passengers operate power windows and radio, or set temperature. Wheel covers could match any color. Both outside mirrors were remote-controlled. Upholstery choices included ark blue Florentine velour; light gray or black Dover cloth. Formal Limousines had black leather up front, plus a glass partition. Opera lamps were standard. Only 1,299 commercial chassis were turned out this year.

CHASSIS
Feature Brougham Limousine
Wheelbase 121.5″ 144.5″
Overall length 221.2″ 244.2″
Height 56.7″ 56.9″
Width 76.4″ 74.6″
Front Tread 61.6″ 61.7″
Rear Tread 60.7″ 60.7″
Standard tires GR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW HR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW
Model Number Style Number Body Type Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
6C B69 4-door Sedan 6 $11,546 4340 28,000
FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE
6D F23 4-door Sedan 8 $18,193 4738 11582
6D F33 4-door Formal Limousine 7 $18,858 4806 1,032
6D Z90 Commercial Chassis N/A N/A 1,299
ENGINE
Feature Base Engine Optional Engine
Type 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement 425 cu in. (7.0 liters)
Bore & stroke 4.082 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Brake horsepower 180 @ 4000 rpm 195 @ 3800 rpm
Torque 320 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm 320 lbs.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Main bearings Five
valve lifters Hydraulic
Fuel supply 4 Bbl. Carburetor Electronic fuel-injection
VIN Code S T

Note: Optional engine not available on Fleetwood Limousine

TECHNICAL
  • Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
  • Gear ratios: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
  • Brougham Standard axle (final drive) ratio: 2.28:1, with 3.08:1 optional
  • Limo standard axle (final drive) ratio: 3.08:1
  • Hypoid rear axle
  • Steering: variable-ratio, power assisted
  • Front suspension: independent coil spring, link-type stabilizer
  • Rear Suspension: four-link drive, coil springs
  • Automatic level control
  • Body construction: ladder type frame
  • Limo Brakes: front disc, rear drum
  • Brougham Brakes: four-wheel disc
  • HEI electronic ignition
  • Fuel tank: 24 gal.
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
  • Fuel-injected V-8 engine on Brougham ($702)
  • Heavy-duty cooling system ($43)
  • 80-amp alternator ($47)
  • California emission equipment ($70)
  • Limited slip differential ($61)
  • High altitude pkg. ($22)
  • Trailering pkg. on Brougham ($90)
OPTION PACKAGES
  • Brougham d’Elegance ($885)
CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS
  • Astroroof for full vinyl roof ($938) exc. limos.
  • Sunroof for full vinyl roof ($742) exc. limo.
  • Cruise control ($111).
  • Controlled-cycle wipers ($30).
  • Rear defogger, grid-type ($83).
  • Six-way dual comfort power seat adjuster, passenger ($107-$138) exc. limo.
  • Six-way power driver’s seat adjuster: limo ($99).
  • Power passenger 50/50 seat with six-way adjuster ($197-$248) exc. limo.
  • Driver’s 50/50 seat recliner ($110) exc. limo.
  • Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($109).
  • Automatic door locks ($101).
  • Illuminated entry system ($56).
  • Fuel monitor ($28).
  • Theft deterrent system ($123).
  • Trunk lid release and power pull-down ($61-$73).
  • Opera lamps: DeV ($60).
  • Twilight Sentinel ($51).
  • Guidematic headlamp control ($58).
  • Trumpet horn ($20)
  • Remote-control right mirror ($32).
  • Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($26).
  • Lighted vanity mirror ($47).
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player limo ($254); brougham ($100).
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/digital display: limo ($254).
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/CB: limo ($386); brougham ($230).
  • Signal-seeking/scan AM/FM stereo radio ($156).
  • Seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio w/rear control: limo ($326).
  • Firemist paint ($153).
  • Bumper: ($8).
  • Accent stripes: Brougham ($45).
  • Door edge guards ($8-$12).
  • License frame: each ($7).
  • Leather seats ($235-$252).
  • Twin floor mats ($13-$28)
  • Trunk mat ($10).
  • Turbine-vaned wheel covers ($49)
  • Wire wheel covers: Brougham ($129); Limo ($176)

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