Cadillac Fleetwood Moels & History 1985
| FLEETWOOD – SERIES 6C |
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Fleetwood coupes and sedans carried the same standard equipment as the DeVille duo, along with
- wire wheel covers
- opera lamps
- dual comfort front seats
- a limousine-style back window
Powertrains were the same as DeVille’s. This was the final year for Fleetwood as a separate model. In 1986 it would become a DeVille option package. Fleetwood prices began at $21,495, which was more than $3000 higher than DeVille.
| FLEETWOOD SEVENTY-FIVE LIMOUSINE – SERIES 6C |
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Like the Fleetwood sedan, the Seventy-Five limousine switched to front-drive. The rear-drive version was dropped. To create the new limousine, a C-car platform (same as DeVille/Fleetwood) and coupe body were stretched almost two feet. Even so, the modern edition was more than two feet shorter than the old rear-drive, and weighed 1200 pounds less. Powertrain was the same as DeVille/Fleetwood: a transverse-mounted 4.1 liter V-8 and four-speed overdrive automatic. Rear control panels let passengers unlock the back doors, adjust climate, and control the stereo unit. The basic limousine still carried eight passengers, and a seven-passenger formal version appeared later in the model year. Fleetwood Seventy-Five limousines had power-operated mirrors, but other standard equipment similar to Fleetwood sedans. A matching formal Cabriolet vinyl roof was available. Aluminum alloy wheels were made standard on limos.
| FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM – SERIES 6D |
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Brougham, the last surviving rear-drive Cadillac, changed little for 1985 and faced potential extinction in spite of increased sales. That didn’t happen. The traditional rear-drive lingered on for several more years, even though all other Caddies (including limos) switched to front-drive and shrunken size. Vast inside and out, Broughams continued to attract traditional luxury-car buyers. The Brougham coupe was dropped from the lineup in mid-year. Sedans came with a standard full vinyl roof, while the Brougham coupe included a standard Cabriolet vinyl top with unique rear quarter window. Standard engine was the 4.1 liter V-8; diesel V-8 optional at no charge.
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| Fleetwood (Front-Drive V-8) | 6C | B47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $21,495 | 3267 lb | 37,485 (total includes the 2-door DeVille) |
| Fleetwood (Front-Drive V8) | 6C | B69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $21,466 | 3364 lb | 114,278 (total included the 4-door DeVille) |
| Fleetwood Limousine (V8) | 6C | H23 | 4-door Limo | 8 | $32,640 | 3543 lb | 405 |
| Fleetwood Limousine (V8) | 6C | H33 | 4-door Formal limousine | 7 | N/A | 3642 lb | |
| Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8) | 6D | W47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $21,219 | 3873 lb | 8,336 |
| Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8) | 6D | W69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $21,835 | 3915 lb | 52,960 |
Engine note: Diesel V-6 engines were available on Fleetwood models; diesel V-8s on Fleetwood Brougham with no extra charge.
| ENGINES FOR MODEL 6C |
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| Feature | BASE V-8 | OPTIONAL DIESEL V-6 |
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| 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 |
| ENGINES FOR MODEL 6D |
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| Feature | Basic Gasoline Engine | Optional Diesel Engine |
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| 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) | 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & stroke | 3.47 x 3.31 in. | 4.06 x 3.39 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.7:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 135 at 4400 R.P.M. | 105 at 3200 R.P.M. |
| Torque | 200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. | 200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
| Main bearings | Five | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| CHASSIS |
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| Feature | Fleetwood | Brougham Coupe | Brougham Sedan |
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| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. | 121.5 in. | |
| Overall length | 195.0 in. | 221.0 in. | |
| Height | 55.0 in. | 54.6 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Width | 71.7 in. | 76.5 in. | |
| Front Tread | 60.3 in. | 61.7 in. | |
| Rear Tread | 59.8 in. | 60.7 in. | |
| Standard Tires | P205/75R14 SBR WSW | P215/75R15 SBR WSW | |
| TECHNICAL |
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| Feature | Fleetwood & Limo | Brougham |
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| Transmission | Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM440-T4) | Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM200-4R) |
| Gear Ratio | (1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.38:1 | (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1 |
| Standard final drive ratio | 2.97:1 except with diesel, 3.06:1 | 3.42:1 exc. diesel, 2.93:1 |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion | recirculating ball |
| Front suspension | MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar | upper/lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | independent struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, electronic level control | four-link rigid axle, coil springs, electronic level control |
| Brakes | front disc, rear drum | |
| Disc dia. | 10.25 in. | 11.7 in. |
| Drum dia. | 8.9 in. | 11.0 in. |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 24.5 gal |
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
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| Feature | Fleetwood | Brougham |
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| 4.3-liter diesel V-6 engine | No Charge | |
| 5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine | No Charge | |
| California emission equipment | $99 | $99 |
| Engine block heater | $45 | $45 |
| Heavy-duty battery | $40 | $40 |
| 100-amp alternator | $50 | |
| Heavy-duty ride package | $116 | |
| FE2 touring pkg. (alum. wheels, P215/65RI5 Eagle GT tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, revised suspension) |
$375 |
| OPTION PACKAGES |
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- Brougham or Fleetwood d’Elegance: cloth seating ($1250)
- Brougham or Fleetwood d’Elegance: leather seating ($1800)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
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| Feature | Fleetwood | Fleetwood Limousine | Brougham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astroroof | $1225 | N/A | $1225 |
| Electronic cruise control | $185 | $185 | $185 |
| Controlled-cycle wiper system | $60 | N/A | N/A |
| Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors | $165-$215 | $165-$215 | $165-$215 |
| Automatic door locks | $162 | $162 | $162 |
| Remote-locking fuel filler door | $59 | $59 | $59 |
| Garage door opener | $140 | $140 | $140 |
| Illuminated entry system | $76 | $76 | std. |
| Memory driver’s seat | $205-$225 | N/A | $205-$225 |
| Six-way power passenger seat | $225 | $225 | N/A |
| Power driver’s seatback recliner | $90 | N/A | $155 |
| Power passenger seatback recliner | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat | $315-$380 | N/A | N/A |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel | $99 | $99 | $99 |
| Tilt/telescope steering wheel | $184 | $184 | $184 |
| Power trunk lid release and pull-down | $80-$120 | $80-$120 | N/A |
| Power trunk release only | N/A | $40 | N/A |
| Theft deterrent system | $190 | $190 | $190 |
| Twilight Sentinel | $79 | $79 | $79 |
| Dimming Sentinel | $93-$128 | $93-$128 | $93-$128 |
| Trumpet horn | $38 | $38 | $38 |
| Electric remote-control outside mirrors | $101 | N/A | $101 |
| Twin lighted vanity mirrors | $140 | $140 | $140 |
| Automatic day/night mirror | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player | $299 | $299 | $299 |
| Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system | $895 | $895 | N/A |
| Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB | $570 | ||
| CB radio | $278 | $278 | |
| Electronic-tuning radio with cassette and rear control | $475 | ||
| Triband antenna | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Firemist or Pearlmist paint | $235 | $235 | $235 |
| Door edge guards | $19-$29 | $19-$29 | $19-$29 |
| License frames, each | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Front license bracket | NC | NC | NC |
| Leather seating area | $515-$680 | $515-$680 | $515-$680 |
| Carpeted rubber floor mats | front ($43-$45) ; rear ($25) | ||
| Trunk mat | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Aluminum wheels | $114 | std. | |
| Locking wire wheels | $860 | ||
| Puncture-sealing tires | $135-$180 | ||
