Cadillac Fleetwood Models & History 1993
- The overall length of America�s longest regular production car increased 4.1 inches to 225.1 inches, and with that change Cadillac also renamed the former Brougham sedan, now called the Fleetwood.
- The wheelbase remained as before, 121.5 inches and even the Brougham moniker was retained for an upscale option package that could be ordered for the “base� Fleetwood sedan.
- The formerly standard 5.0-liter V-8 was discontinued, and the previously optional 5.7-liter V-8 was now the powerplant for the Fleetwood series. This V-8 featured a new starter motor that turned the engine more quickly and enhanced reliability. The 5.7-liter V-8 was rated at 185 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It was paired with the 4L60 Hydra-matic four-speed automatic transmission.
- The standard axle ratio for the Fleetwood was 2.56:1 while the Brougham’s was 3.08:1.
- Bosch ASRIIU traction control was standard equipment.
- The 1993 Fleetwood sedan met mandated 1997 federal standards for dynamic side impact testing, and featured dual airbags as standard equipment.
- The exterior of the Fleetwood featured larger, flush-glass design windshield and back window.
- The front view was updated with a new grille integrated into the hood.
- One-piece front and rear bumpers were nickel-chrome-plated to match the new stainless steel bodyside molding, which featured the Fleetwood name in block letters in each front door molding.
- The rear of the Fleetwood had an all-new bumper system with a gray, grooved rub strip that extended around the entire perimeter of the car.
- Bright reveal moldings surrounded the side windows with Argent Metallic window trim. Bright wheel opening moldings also featured chrome-plated stainless steel treatment.
- Snap-in rear wheel opening skirts could be easily removed.
- New aerodynamic outside rearview mirrors and flush door handles matched the body color.
- Fleetwood’s aerodynamic refinements dramatically lowered its coefficient of drag from a previous reading of 0.49 to 0.36.
- Both the Fleetwood and Brougham rode on 15-inch cast aluminum wheels fitted with Michelin XW4 P235/70R15 whitewall tires. Goodyear Eagle GA tires were required when the trailer towing package (rated at 7,000 pounds) was ordered. A full-size spare was optional equipment.
- Standard were a stainless steel exhaust system and plastic, 23-gallon fuel tank.
- Fleetwood offered 20.8 cubic feet of trunk space (up .2 cubic feet over 1992).
- Interior volume was 125.2 cubic feet.
- Inside, Fleetwood offered split frame seat construction with power seat recliners as standard items.
- New indicators to aid the driver included: door ajar, oil level, oil change, and low engine coolant.
- Other new features included Power Drain Protection (exclusive to Fleetwood), which protected the battery if lights were left on by automatically shutting off lights after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- Additionally, Retained Accessory Power allowed operation of window/windshield/entertainment controls for 10 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
- The Fleetwood Brougham package included a full vinyl top (which could be deleted), sail panel badging, specific seat design with six-way driver’s seat memory and heated and three-position lumbar front seats, instrument panel badging and rear seat storage armrest.
- Other packages available for the Fleetwood included Coachbuilder Limousine with a 7,200 pound capacity, Heavy-Duty Livery, and Funeral Coach.
| I. D. NUMBERS |
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The 1993 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 = Fleetwood
- Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan
- Seventh = the 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: 7 = L05 5.7L V-8
- Ninth = check digit
- 10th = model year, “P” for 1993
- 11th = the assembly plant
- The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number
| Series | Body/Style | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Prod. Total |
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| DW5 | W69 | 4-dr. Sedan | $33990 | 4418 lb | 31,774 (Includes Fleetwoods equipped with Brougham option) |
| ENGINE |
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| Feature | Fleetwood |
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| Type | 90-degree. overhead valve V-8 |
| Block & Head | Cast iron block and cylinder heads |
| Displacement | 350 cu . in. (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 185 @ 3800 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm |
| Lifters | Roller hydraulic valve lifters |
| Fuel Injection | Throttle body fuel injecton, |
| CHASSIS |
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| Wheelbase | 121.5 in. |
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| Overall Length | 225.1 in. |
| Height | 57.1 in. |
| Width | 78.0 in. |
| Front Tread | 61.7 in. |
| Rear Tread | 60.7 in. |
| Standard Tires | Michelin P235/70R15. |
| TECHNICAL |
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| Transmission | THM 4L60 four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes torque converter clutch). |
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| Steering | Power-assisted recirculating ball. speed sensitive, variable assist. |
| Front Suspension | Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and 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 | 23.0 gals. |
| OPTIONS |
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- VAP Trailer Towing Pkg. $70.
- Security Pkg. $545
- Astroroof $l,550
- Coachbuilder Pkg. (N/C)
- Funeral Coach Pkg. ($1,405 credit)
- Brougham Cloth Int. $1,680.
- Brougham Leather Int. $2,250
- H.D. Livery Pkg. $150
- Leather Seating (Fleetwood) $570
- Auto Day/Night Mirror $110.
- Firemist Paint $190
- AM/FM Stereo Radio w/CD & Cassette $396
- Full Vinyl Root $925
- Full-size Spare $51.
| HISTORICAL NOTE |
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- Cadillac’s model year production totaled 225,830 compared with 233,027 the year previous.
- Based on sales of 204,159 automobiles in 1993 (vs. 214,176 the year before), Cadillac�s share of the U.S. market was 2.40 percent compared with 2.61 the year previous.
