Cadillac Deville Moels & History 1985
A dramatically different front-drive, C-body Coupe DeVille (and Fleetwood sedan) hit the market late in March of 1984, as early ’85 models. The Grand Old Caddies lost two feet in length and about 600 pounds. Their front-drive chassis layout was also used by Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. Though not exactly small, both were a far cry from the DeVilles and Fleetwoods of prior eras. Arriving in the fall was a new Fleetwood coupe, with formal cabriolet vinyl roof and opera lamps, as well as wire wheel covers. Both coupe and sedan carried a claimed six passengers.
A transverse-mounted 249 cu. in. (4.1 liter) V-8 engine with throttle-body fuel injection was standard; 4.3-liter V-6 diesel a no-charge option. Cadillac’s was the only transverse-mounted V-8 available in the world. Oldsmobile’s diesel V-8 engine also was available. Inside the automatic transmission, the torque converter clutch was computer-controlled and operated by silicone fluid.
All models included the Retained power Accessory System, which permitted use of power windows and trunk release for 10 minutes after shutting off the engine. A third brake light was now mounted on the rear panel shelf. Standard equipment included
- four-speed overdrive automatic transmission
- power steering and brakes
- tungsten-halogen headlamps
- body-colored protective side moldings
- six-way power driver’s seat
- power windows and door locks
- side window defogger
- electronic climate control
- a Delco 2000 AM/FM stereo radio with electronic tuning and seek/scan
- remote-controlled outside mirrors
- courtesy/reading lamps in the sail panel
- power decklid release
- P205/75R14 all-season steel-belted radials
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVille (V-8) | 6C | D47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $18,355 | 3330 lb | 37,485 (total includes the 2-door Fleetwood) |
| DeVille (V-8) | 6C | D69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $18,947 | 3327 lb | 114,278 (total included the 4-door Fleetwood) |
Engine note: Diesel V-6 engines were available on DeVille & Fleetwood models with no extra charge.
| ENGINE |
|---|
| 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 |
| CHASSIS |
|---|
- Wheelbase: 110.8 in.
- Overall length: 195.0 in.
- Height: 55.0 in.
- Width: 71.7 in.
- Front Tread: 60.3 in.
- Rear Tread: 59.8 in.
- Standard Tires: P205/75R14 SBR WSW
| TECHNICAL |
|---|
- Transmission: Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM440-T4) standard on
- DeVille/Fleetwood
- Gear ratio: (1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.38:1.
- Standard final drive ratio: 2.97:1 except with diesel, 3.06:1
- Steering: rack-and-pinion
- Front suspension: MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension: independent struts, coil springs,
- stabilizer bar, electronic level control
- Brakes: front disc, rear drum
- Disc dia.: 10.25 in.
- Drum dia.: 8.9 in.
- Fuel tank: 18.0 gal
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
|---|
- 4.3-liter diesel V-6 engine: (NC)
- California emission equipment ($99)
- Engine block heater ($45)
- Heavy-duty battery: ($40)
- FE2 touring pkg. (alum. wheels, P215/65RI5 Eagle GT tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, revised suspension): ($695)
| OPTION PACKAGES |
|---|
- Cabriolet roof: DeVille coupe ($498)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
|---|
- Astroroof ($1225)
- Electronic cruise control $185)
- Controlled-cycle wiper system: ($60)
- Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors ($165-$215)
- Automatic door locks ($162)
- Remote-locking fuel filler door ($59)
- Garage door opener ($140)
- Illuminated entry system ($76)
- Dual comfort 55/45 front seats: ($235)
- Memory driver’s seat ($205-$225)
- Six-way power passenger seat ($225)
- Power driver’s seatback recliner ($155) except Fleetwood ($90)
- Power passenger seatback recliner: ($155)
- Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat ($315-$380)
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel ($99)
- Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($184)
- Power trunk lid release and pull-down: ($80-$120)
- Power trunk release only, ($40)
- Theft deterrent system ($190)
- Twilight Sentinel ($79)
- Dimming Sentinel ($93-$128)
- Trumpet horn ($38)
- Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($101)
- Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($140)
- Automatic day/night mirror ($80)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player ($299)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system ($895)
- CB radio ($278)
- Triband antenna ($50)
- Firemist or Pearlmist paint ($235)
- Decklid and bodyside accent striping: ($52)
- Door edge guards ($19-$29)
- License frames, each ($14)
- Leather seating area ($515-$680)
- Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($43-$45); rear ($25)
- Trunk mat ($26)
- Aluminum wheels: ($429)
- Locking wire wheel covers ($315-$394)
- P225/70R15 white-letter tires
- Puncture-sealing tires ($135-$180)
