Cadillac Brougham Models & History 1992
For 1992, the Brougham sedan retained its distinction as America’s longest production vehicle, but was not subject to “gas guzzler” taxes in 1992.
- Cadillac’s only rear-wheel drive sedan — again also available in d’Elegance trim (option code V4S)– was basically a carry-over from the previous year, except that Brougham’s appearance was improved by a new, more durable base coat/clear coat paint process.
- The 5.0-liter V-8 coupled to the Hydra-matic 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive remained as the standard powertrain.
- The 5.7-liter V-8 was again optional equipment, but required when the trailer-towing, Coachbuilder, or Armoring options were ordered.
- The Brougham again also was available with the Funeral Coach Package (option code B9Q) for aftermarket conversion to funeral service.
- In this configuration, only the 5.0-liter V-8 was offered.
V.I.N. DATA
| The 1992 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. The digits of the code were as follows: |
| First digit = “1” = manufacturing country (United States) |
| Second = “G” = General Motors |
| Third = “6” = Cadillac |
| Fourth & fifth = car line/series — D/W=Brougham |
| Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan |
Seventh = restraint code
- 1-active (manual) belts
- 2-active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
- 3-active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
- 4-passive (automatic) belts
- 5-passive (automatic) belts w/driver’s side airbag
|
Eighth = the engine:
- “E”-L03 5.0L V-8
- “7”-L05 5.7L V-8
|
| Ninth = check digit |
| 10th = model year, “N” for 1992 |
| 11th = the assembly plant |
| The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number |
STYLE
| Series |
Body/Style |
Body Type |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Prod. Total |
| DW5 |
W69 |
4-dr. Sedan |
$31740 |
4276 lb |
13,761 Includes Broughams equipped with d’Elegance option. |
ENGINE
| Feature |
Standard Engine |
Optional
(standard on coachbuilders edition
or Brougham w/towing package) |
| Type |
90 degree overhead valve V-8 |
90 degree, overhead valve V-8 |
| Block |
Cast iron block and cylinder heads |
Cast iron block and cylinder heads |
| Displacement |
305 cu . in. (5.0 liters) |
350 cu . in. (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.74 x 3.48 in. |
4.00 x 3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio |
9.3:1 |
9.8:1 |
| Brake horsepower |
170 @ 4200 rpm. |
185 @ 3800 rpm |
| Torque |
255 lb.-ft.@2400 rpm. |
300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm |
| Lifters |
Roller hydraulic valve lifters |
Roller hydraulic valve lifters |
| Injection |
Throttle body fuel injection |
Throttle body fuel injection |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase |
121.5 in. |
| Overall Length |
221.0 in. |
| Height |
57.4 in. |
| Width |
76.5 in. |
| Front Tread |
61.7 in. |
| Rear Tread |
60.7 in. |
| Standard Tires |
Uniroyal P225/75R15. |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission |
THM 4L60 four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes torque converter clutch) |
| Steering |
Power-assisted recirculating ball |
| Front suspension |
Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and link-type stabilizer bar. |
| Rear Suspension |
Four link, coil springs w/automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. |
| Brakes |
Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system — Bosch II ABS |
| Body Construction |
Separate body on frame, |
| Fuel Tank |
25.0 gals. |
OPTIONS
| 5.7-liter V-8 |
$250. |
| V4P Trailer Towing pkg |
$550. |
| Opt. Pkg. B |
$325 |
| Opt. Pkg. C |
$685 |
| Opt. Pkg. C (d’Elegance) |
$360 |
| Astroroof |
$1,550 |
| Coachbuilder Pkg. |
$295 |
| Funeral Coach Pkg. |
($1,680 credit) |
| d’Elegance Cloth int. |
$1,875 |
| d’Elegance Leather int. |
$2,445 |
| Gold Ornamentation Pkg. |
$395 |
| Leather Seating (d’Elegance) |
$570 |
| Auto Day/Night Mirror |
$110 |
| Firemist Paint |
$240 |
| Radio w/CD & Cassette |
$396 |
| Full Vinyl Roof |
$925 |
| Locking Wire Wheel Discs |
$445 |
| Wire Wheels |
$1,000 |
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Cadillac’s model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
- Based on sales of 214,176 automobiles in 1992 (vs. 213,288 the year before), Cadillac’s share of the U.S. market remained at 2.61 percent.
- A 1993 Allante convertible was selected as the pace car tor the 1992 Indianapolis 500.
