Cadillac Fleetwood Moels & History 1985
Fleetwood coupes and sedans carried the same standard equipment as the DeVille duo, along with
- wire wheel covers
- opera lamps
- dual comfort front seats
- a limousine-style back window
Powertrains were the same as DeVille’s. This was the final year for Fleetwood as a separate model. In 1986 it would become a DeVille option package. Fleetwood prices began at $21,495, which was more than $3000 higher than DeVille.
FLEETWOOD SEVENTY-FIVE LIMOUSINE – SERIES 6C |
Like the Fleetwood sedan, the Seventy-Five limousine switched to front-drive. The rear-drive version was dropped. To create the new limousine, a C-car platform (same as DeVille/Fleetwood) and coupe body were stretched almost two feet. Even so, the modern edition was more than two feet shorter than the old rear-drive, and weighed 1200 pounds less. Powertrain was the same as DeVille/Fleetwood: a transverse-mounted 4.1 liter V-8 and four-speed overdrive automatic. Rear control panels let passengers unlock the back doors, adjust climate, and control the stereo unit. The basic limousine still carried eight passengers, and a seven-passenger formal version appeared later in the model year. Fleetwood Seventy-Five limousines had power-operated mirrors, but other standard equipment similar to Fleetwood sedans. A matching formal Cabriolet vinyl roof was available. Aluminum alloy wheels were made standard on limos.
FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM – SERIES 6D |
Brougham, the last surviving rear-drive Cadillac, changed little for 1985 and faced potential extinction in spite of increased sales. That didn’t happen. The traditional rear-drive lingered on for several more years, even though all other Caddies (including limos) switched to front-drive and shrunken size. Vast inside and out, Broughams continued to attract traditional luxury-car buyers. The Brougham coupe was dropped from the lineup in mid-year. Sedans came with a standard full vinyl roof, while the Brougham coupe included a standard Cabriolet vinyl top with unique rear quarter window. Standard engine was the 4.1 liter V-8; diesel V-8 optional at no charge.
Model |
Series Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
Fleetwood (Front-Drive V-8) |
6C |
B47 |
2-door Coupe |
6 |
$21,495 |
3267 lb |
37,485 (total includes the 2-door DeVille) |
Fleetwood (Front-Drive V8) |
6C |
B69 |
4-door Sedan |
6 |
$21,466 |
3364 lb |
114,278 (total included the 4-door DeVille) |
Fleetwood Limousine (V8) |
6C |
H23 |
4-door Limo |
8 |
$32,640 |
3543 lb |
405 |
Fleetwood Limousine (V8) |
6C |
H33 |
4-door Formal limousine |
7 |
N/A |
3642 lb |
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8) |
6D |
W47 |
2-door Coupe |
6 |
$21,219 |
3873 lb |
8,336 |
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8) |
6D |
W69 |
4-door Sedan |
6 |
$21,835 |
3915 lb |
52,960 |
Engine note: Diesel V-6 engines were available on Fleetwood models; diesel V-8s on Fleetwood Brougham with no extra charge.
Feature |
BASE V-8 |
OPTIONAL DIESEL V-6 |
Type |
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head |
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head |
Displacement |
249 cu. in. (4.1 liters) |
262 cu. in. (4.3 liters) |
Bore & stroke |
3.47 x 3.31 in. |
4.06 x 3.39 in. |
Compression ratio |
8.5:1 |
21.6:1 |
Brake horsepower |
125 at 4200 R.P.M. |
85 at 3600 R.P.M. |
Torque |
190 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. |
165 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
Main bearings |
Five |
Four |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
Fuel Supply |
Fuel Injection |
Fuel Injection |
Feature |
Basic Gasoline Engine |
Optional Diesel Engine |
Type |
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head |
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head |
Displacement |
249 cu. in. (4.1 liters) |
350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
Bore & stroke |
3.47 x 3.31 in. |
4.06 x 3.39 in. |
Compression ratio |
8.5:1 |
22.7:1 |
Brake horsepower |
135 at 4400 R.P.M. |
105 at 3200 R.P.M. |
Torque |
200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. |
200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
Main bearings |
Five |
Five |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
Fuel supply |
Fuel injection |
Fuel injection |
Manufacturer |
Cadillac |
Oldsmobile |
Feature |
Fleetwood |
Brougham Coupe |
Brougham Sedan |
Wheelbase |
110.8 in. |
121.5 in. |
Overall length |
195.0 in. |
221.0 in. |
Height |
55.0 in. |
54.6 in. |
56.7 in. |
Width |
71.7 in. |
76.5 in. |
Front Tread |
60.3 in. |
61.7 in. |
Rear Tread |
59.8 in. |
60.7 in. |
Standard Tires |
P205/75R14 SBR WSW |
P215/75R15 SBR WSW |
Feature |
Fleetwood & Limo |
Brougham |
Transmission |
Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM440-T4) |
Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM200-4R) |
Gear Ratio |
(1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.38:1 |
(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1 |
Standard final drive ratio |
2.97:1 except with diesel, 3.06:1 |
3.42:1 exc. diesel, 2.93:1 |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
recirculating ball |
Front suspension |
MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
upper/lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Rear suspension |
independent struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, electronic level control |
four-link rigid axle, coil springs, electronic level control |
Brakes |
front disc, rear drum |
Disc dia. |
10.25 in. |
11.7 in. |
Drum dia. |
8.9 in. |
11.0 in. |
Fuel tank |
18 gal |
24.5 gal |
Feature |
Fleetwood |
Brougham |
4.3-liter diesel V-6 engine |
No Charge |
|
5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine |
|
No Charge |
California emission equipment |
$99 |
$99 |
Engine block heater |
$45 |
$45 |
Heavy-duty battery |
$40 |
$40 |
100-amp alternator |
|
$50 |
Heavy-duty ride package |
|
$116 |
FE2 touring pkg. (alum. wheels, P215/65RI5 Eagle GT tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, revised suspension) |
$375 |
|
- Brougham or Fleetwood d’Elegance: cloth seating ($1250)
- Brougham or Fleetwood d’Elegance: leather seating ($1800)
CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
Feature |
Fleetwood |
Fleetwood Limousine |
Brougham |
Astroroof |
$1225 |
N/A |
$1225 |
Electronic cruise control |
$185 |
$185 |
$185 |
Controlled-cycle wiper system |
$60 |
N/A |
N/A |
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors |
$165-$215 |
$165-$215 |
$165-$215 |
Automatic door locks |
$162 |
$162 |
$162 |
Remote-locking fuel filler door |
$59 |
$59 |
$59 |
Garage door opener |
$140 |
$140 |
$140 |
Illuminated entry system |
$76 |
$76 |
std. |
Memory driver’s seat |
$205-$225 |
N/A |
$205-$225 |
Six-way power passenger seat |
$225 |
$225 |
N/A |
Power driver’s seatback recliner |
$90 |
N/A |
$155 |
Power passenger seatback recliner |
$90 |
$90 |
$90 |
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat |
$315-$380 |
N/A |
N/A |
Leather-trimmed steering wheel |
$99 |
$99 |
$99 |
Tilt/telescope steering wheel |
$184 |
$184 |
$184 |
Power trunk lid release and pull-down |
$80-$120 |
$80-$120 |
N/A |
Power trunk release only |
N/A |
$40 |
N/A |
Theft deterrent system |
$190 |
$190 |
$190 |
Twilight Sentinel |
$79 |
$79 |
$79 |
Dimming Sentinel |
$93-$128 |
$93-$128 |
$93-$128 |
Trumpet horn |
$38 |
$38 |
$38 |
Electric remote-control outside mirrors |
$101 |
N/A |
$101 |
Twin lighted vanity mirrors |
$140 |
$140 |
$140 |
Automatic day/night mirror |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player |
$299 |
$299 |
$299 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system |
$895 |
$895 |
N/A |
Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB |
|
|
$570 |
CB radio |
$278 |
$278 |
|
Electronic-tuning radio with cassette and rear control |
|
$475 |
|
Triband antenna |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
Firemist or Pearlmist paint |
$235 |
$235 |
$235 |
Door edge guards |
$19-$29 |
$19-$29 |
$19-$29 |
License frames, each |
$14 |
$14 |
$14 |
Front license bracket |
NC |
NC |
NC |
Leather seating area |
$515-$680 |
$515-$680 |
$515-$680 |
Carpeted rubber floor mats |
front ($43-$45) ; rear ($25) |
Trunk mat |
$26 |
$26 |
$26 |
Aluminum wheels |
$114 |
std. |
|
Locking wire wheels |
|
|
$860 |
Puncture-sealing tires |
$135-$180 |
|
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