Fleetwood Cadillac Moels & History 1980
Noticeable immediately on the “Cadillac of Cadillacs” was an exclusive new limousine-style, closed-in back window. Center pillars held new electro-luminescent opera lamps, just above the beltline. New wheel covers with silver-colored vaned inserts contained the Cadillac wreath and crest on a dark red background. New body trim included a distinctive wide rocker molding that continued onto the rear quarter panels. The familiar tall chrome rear fender caps held integral marker lights. around the corner from the vertical taillamps. On the hood: a stand-up wreath and crest ornament. Brougham also had chrome belt moldings.
Standard equipment included a Twilight Sentinel that turned headlamps on/off, illuminated entry system, six-way power Dual Comfort front seats, adjustable rear reading lamps, large door pull handles, and tilt/telescope steering wheel.
Brougham interiors had new biscuit sculptured seats with bolsters, with embroidered Cadillac wreath on front and rear armrests. Upholstery was Heather knit with Raphael inserts, in slate gray, dark blue, dark green, saddle, light beige, or dark claret. Leather seating was optional in ten shades. At mid-year, a Brougham coupe joined the sedan. Its cabriolet-style roof contained a coach window, plus a chrome molding across the top. Opera lamps shined from each sail panel.
Brougham d’Elegance emphasized the privacy window treatment, with the rear quarter panel wrapping around to the small, limo-like back window. Inside and on the sail panel was a d’Elegance script nameplate. Standard pillow-style 50/50 Dual Comfort seats combined Heather and Raphael knits. Leather was also available at higher cost.
STYLE
Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM | ||||||
6C | B47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $14,971 | 4025 lb | 2,300 |
6C | B69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $14,927 | 4092 lb | 29,659 |
FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE | ||||||
6D | F23 | 4-door Sedan | 8 | $22,586 | 4629 lb | 1,612 |
6D | F33 | 4-door Formal Limousine | 7 | $23,388 | 4718 lb | |
6D | Z90 | Commercial Chassis | – | N/A | N/A | 750 |
PRICE NOTE: Cadillac announced a series of price rises during the model year. By summer. Brougham sedan cost $15,816 and the Formal limo cost $24,714
ENGINES
Feature | Base for Brougham & Limo | Option for Brougham only |
Type | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head | |
Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
Displacement | 368 cu. in. (6.0 liters) | 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
Bore & stroke | 3.80 x 4.06 in. | 4.057 x 3.385 in. |
Compression ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 150 @ 3800 rpm | 105 @ 3200 rpm |
Torque | 265 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm | 205 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm |
Main Bearings | Five | |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic | |
Fuel supply | 4-Bbl Carburetor | Fuel injection |
VIN Code | 6 | N |
CHASSIS
Feature | Brougham | Limousine |
Wheelbase | 121.4 in. | 144.5 in. |
Overall length | 221.0 in. | 244.1 in. |
Height | 56.7 in. | 56.9 in. |
Width | 76.4 in | |
Front Tread | 61.7 in. | |
Rear Tread | 60.7 in. | |
Standard Tires | P215/75Rl5 SBR wide WSW | HR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission | Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models: column shift. |
Gear ratios for Brougham w/V8-368 | (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1. |
Gear ratio for other models | (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1. |
Standard final drive ratio | Brghm = 2.28:1; Limo = 3.08:1 |
Drive Axle | Hypoid drive axle. |
Steering | recirculating ball; power assisted. |
Front suspension | coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar. |
Rear suspension | four-link drive coil springs, electronic level control available (except limo |
Brakes | front disc, rear drum exc |
Fuel tank | Brougham 20.6 gal.; Limo 25 gal. Optional 25 gal tank on Brougham |
Fuel | Unleaded fuel only. |