Cadillac Cimarron Moels & History 1986
Cimarron entered a new year sporting new wraparound taillamps at the restyled rear end, carrying a price tag that began above $13,000. Inside was new leather trim on the shift boot and knob (manual shift), at a redesigned console. A premium Delco-Bose sound system was now optional, and suspension components were revised.
Cadillac’s smallest had been extensively reworked as a mid-year 1985 entry with new front-end styling (more evidently Cadillac) and new optional electronic instrument cluster. Most important, though, was the V-6 option, giving the car a much-needed performance boost. That “second generation” 2.8 liter V-6 with multi-port fuel injection came from Chevrolet. Standard engine continued to be the 2.0 liter four with five-speed (Getrag-designed) manual gearbox. The 2.8 could have four-speed manual or three-speed automatic. Even with the V-6 available, Cimarron still wasn’t selling strongly, enjoying only a modest increase for 1985.
To improve handling there was an optional Delco/Bilstein suspension with gas-charged front struts and rear shocks, plus stiffer front spring rates and thicker front stabilizer bar. That suspension was required with the V-6 engine.
An impressive standard equipment list included
- Sierra Grain leather seating areas
- air conditioning
- cruise control
- leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel
- aluminum alloy wheels
- plenty of power gadgetry from six-way driver’s seat to windows to trunk lid release
The standard seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio included a power antenna. Cimarron used a fine-patterned crosshatch grille with “Cadillac” script at the driver’s side, plus recessed quad rectangular headlamps. Wide parking/signal lamps were inset below the bumper rub strips; foglamps below them, flanking the air dam. “Cimarron” script appeared on front doors. Yellow beige “chamois” was a new Cimarron color. Twenty dual-color accent stripes were available.
Also revised this year was the D’Oro version, whose distinctive front end featured aero composite halogen headlamps and wraparound side marker lights. Offered with a white or red body, the package included:
- gold custom fine line accent stripes on beltline, rub strips and hood center
- gold-accented grille
- foglamp covers
- lower bodyside accent moldings
- D’Oro plaques on front fenders and dash
- gold-tinted lay-down hood ornament
- gold-tinted steering wheel spokes and horn pad emblem
P205/60RI4 low-profile performance steel-belted radial tires rode on gold-accented 14 in. aluminum alloy wheels. D’Oro also had grooved, body-colored lower body accent moldings.
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron (Four/V-6) | 6J | G69 | 4-door Sedan | 5 | $13,128 (4 cyl) / 13838 (6-cyl) | 2514 / 2601 lb | 24,534 |
| ENGINE |
|---|
| Feature | Basic Four | Optional V-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inline. OHV. Four-cylinder. Cast iron block and head | 60-degree, overhead-valve V-6. Cast iron block and head |
| Displacement | 121 cu. in. (2.0 liters) | 173 cu. in. (2.8 liters) |
| Bore & stroke | 3.50 x 3.15 in. | 3.50 x 2.99 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 88 at 4800 R.P.M. | 125 at 4800 R.P.M. |
| Torque | 110 lbs.-ft. at 2400 R.P.M. | 155 lbs.-ft. at 3600 R.P.M. |
| Main bearings | Five | Four |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | TBI | EFI |
| VIN Code | P | W |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| CHASSIS |
|---|
- Wheelbase: 101.2 in.
- Overall length: 177.9 in.
- Height: 52.0 in.
- Width: 65.0 in.
- Front Tread: 55.4 in.
- Rear Tread: 55.2 in.
- Standard Tires: P195/7OR13
| TECHNICAL |
|---|
- Transmission: Five-speed, floor shift manual transmission standard on four cylinder; four-speed manual on V-6. Optional three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic (THM125C)
- Gear ratios: (1st) 2,84:1; (2nd) 1.60:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
- Standard final drive ratio: N/A
- Steering: power rack-and-pinion, 14:1
- Front suspension: Touring, with MacPherson struts
- Rear suspension: semi-independent, trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
- Front Brakes: disc, 9.724″x0.866″ (247×22 mm)
- Rear Brakes: drum, 7.874″x1.771″ (200×45 mm)
- Fuel tank: 13.6 US gal (11.3 Imp gal) (51.5 liters)
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
|---|
- 173 cu. in. (2.8-liter) EFI V6 engine ($610)
- Four-speed manual transmission: ($75 credit).
- Three-speed automatic trans.: ($390)
- California emission equipment ($99)
- High-altitude emissions pkg.: (NC)
- Engine block heater: ($20)
- Heavy-duty battery: ($26)
- Heavy-duty radiator: ($45)
- Delco/Bilstein suspension system on V-6 ($100).
| OPTION PACKAGES |
|---|
- Cimarron D’Oro package ($975)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
|---|
- Vista Vent ($310)
- Garage door opener transmitter ($165); retainer ($25)
- Digital instrument cluster ($238)
- Twilight Sentinel ($85)
- Twin lighted visor vanity mirrors ($95)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette $223)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose music system ($895)
- Delete radio ($151 credit)
- Lower bodyside accent moldings ($450)
- Door edge guards ($25)
- Rear license frame ($15)
- Decklid luggage rack ($130)
- Cloth seat trim ($100 credit)
- Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($38); rear ($22)
- Trunk mat ($26)
- 14 in. aluminum alloy wheels ($40)
- P195/70R13 SBR WSW tires ($55)
- P205/60R14 SBR BSW tires ($94)
- P205/60R14 SBR RWL ($171); with D’Oro ($77)
