Cadillac Brougham Moels & History 1988
The traditional Brougham sedan was changed only in minor details. The Brougham’s 5.0 liter V-8 received a new electronic spark control system for 1988 as well as a numerically higher axle ratio. Additional improvements included
- new three-point rear seat belts with integral shoulder belts
- revised drip moldings
- new light switch lens with ISO-light symbol
- the availability of five new exterior and three new interior colors.
Previous options made standard for 1988 included
- a 25.0 gallon fuel tank (in place of a 20.7 gallon unit)
- tilt and telescope steering wheel
- heavy-duty battery
- larger, puncture-sealing tires.
Two new valve option packages for the base Brougham were introduced for 1988. A new optional formal vinyl roof was offered with a revised backlight (rear window) angle, new llama grained vinyl top material, vinyl top colored drip molding, vinyl top material-covered center pillar applique (with opera lamp), rear door quarter window closeout trim and new backlight (rear window) garnish molding.
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham | 6D | W69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $23,846 | 4156 lb |
| ENGINE |
|---|
- 90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, cast iron block and cast iron cylinder heads
- Displacement: 307 cu. in. (5.0 liters)
- Bore & stroke: 3.80 in. x 3.39 in.
- Compression ratio: 8.0:1
- Brake horsepower: 140 @ 3200 rpm
- Torque: 346 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
- Five main bearings
- Hydraulic valve lifters
- 4-barrel carburetor.
| CHASSIS |
|---|
- Wheelbase: 121.5 in.
- Overall length: 221 in.
- Height: 56.7 in.
- Width: 76.5 in.
- Front Tread: 61.7 in.
- Rear Tread: 60.7 in.
- Standard Tires: Michelin P225/75R15.
| TECHNICAL |
|---|
- Transmission: THM 200-4R TCC automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and torque converter clutch)
- Steering: power-assisted recirculating ball
- Steering Ratios: 15-13:1
- Front Suspension: Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, and link-type stabilizer bar
- Rear Suspension: Four link, coil springs with automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers.
- Brakes: Power front disc and rear drum with Taves anti-lock system
- Body Construction: Separate body on frame
- Fuel Tank: 25 gal,
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
|---|
- engine block heater
- heavy-duty ride package
- trailer towing package
- wire wheels
- Brougham Option Package B, includes
- door edge guards
- carpeted front and rear floor mats
- six-way power passenger seat adjuster
- trunk mat
- Brougham Option Package C, includes
- door edge guards
- carpeted front and rear floor mats
- six-way power passenger seat adjuster
- trunk mat
- illuminated vanity mirrors
- rear sail panel reading lamps
- power trunk lid pull down
- Twilight Sentinel
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
|---|
- Memory seat
- automatic day/night mirror
- Twilight Sentinel
- Astroroof
- automatic door locks
- Guidematic headlamp control
- six-way power front seat
- adjustable rear seat reading lamps
- rear window defogger
- garage door opener
- electrically powered exterior mirrors
- power front seat recliner
- tilt and telescope steering wheel
- visor vanity lighted mirrors
- Delco electronically tuned receiver with cassette tape
- remote locking fuel filler door
- theft deterrent system
- security option package
- wire wheels
- wire wheel discs
- accent striping
- door edge guards
- floor mats
- leather seating areas
- firemist paint
- leather-trimmed steering wheel
- electronic level control
- trailering package
- heavy-duty battery
- engine block heater
- puncture sealing tires.
