Deville Cadillac Models & History 1989
Cadillac loved to confuse buyers by using similar names for their cars. The Fleetwood and Fleetwood Sixty Special were upscale front-wheel drive DeVilles; but the “Fleetwood” Brougham was a rear-wheel drive units.
Cadillac described the 1989 Fleetwood Sixty Special as a “luxuriously equipped up-level sedan with all-new styling … [and] a unique and sumptuous seating package trimmed in ultrasoft leather:” In line with the de Ville and Fleetwood models, the Sixty Special (which was available in five additional colors, or 11 in all for 1989) had numerous new exterior sheet metal and styling components. It also had the larger trunk capacity and new comfort/convenience options. A full-padded vinyl roof was standard, as well as being listed as delete option. The electroluminescent wreath and crest sail panel ornamentation standard. The Sixty Special interior featured a new exclusive Giugiaro seat trim style with “Ultrasoft” leather available in three colors. The front seat now had a unique “Split-Frame” arrangement that allowed independent vertical adjustment of the lower cushion relative to the seat back. Wider headrests were also used. The front seat’s electrically powered features now provided for triple-element lumbar supports, thigh supports, side bolsters, heated seat backs and cushions, headrests and slide-out storage drawer. The new center armrest used on the Fleetwood was also found on the Sixty Special as were the revised rear seats. The Sixty Special’s front armrest opened to the rear for rear seat access. The rear seat center armrest had a storage compartment. Map pockets were installed in the front seatbacks. Added to the Fleetwood trim was an identification plaque on the quarter panel and glovebox.
V.I.N. DATA
The 1989 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 code was as follows: |
First digit |
“1” |
represented the manufacturing country (United States) |
Second digit |
“G” |
represented General Motors |
Third digit |
“6” |
represented Cadillac |
Fourth digit |
“C” |
de Ville and Fleetwood carline |
Fifth symbol |
“S” |
Fleetwood Sixty Special series identification |
Digits six and seven |
“47” |
two-door coupe |
“69” |
four-door sedan |
Eighth digit |
“7” |
273 cu. in. V-8 engine |
Ninth digit |
“?” |
a check digit |
Tenth digit |
“K” |
represents the model year, 1989 |
Eleventh digit |
– |
represents the assembly plant |
Digits 12-17 |
– |
the production sequence: 200000 and up |
STYLE
Model |
Series Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
Fleetwood Sixty Special |
6C |
S69 |
4-dr Sedan |
$34,840 |
3598 lb |
2007 |
ENGINES
Type |
90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads |
Displacement |
273 cu. in. (4.5 liters) |
Bore & Stroke |
3.62 in. x 3.31 in. |
Compression ratio |
9.0:1 |
Brake horsepower |
155 @ 4000 rpm |
Torque |
240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm |
Main bearings |
Five |
Valve lifters |
Roller hydraulic valve lifters |
Fuel supply |
Digital electronic fuel injection |
CHASSIS
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall length |
Height |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Standard Tires |
Sixty Special |
113.8 in. |
205.3 in |
55.0 in. |
72.5 in. |
60.3 in. |
59.8 in. |
Michelin P205/70R15 |
DRIVETRAIN
- Transmission: THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch)
- Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion
- Steering Ratios: 19.1:1
- Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
- Rear Suspension: Fully independent with coil springs. Automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
- Brakes: Power-assisted front disc/rear drum with Teves anti-lock braking system
- Body construction: Integral body-frame
- Fuel Tank: 18.0 US Gal.
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
- Anti-lock braking, $749.25
- engine block heater, $45
- aluminum alloy wheel, $480
- stylized aluminum wheels, $115
- De Ville Option Package B, includes door edge guards, front carpeted floor mats, six-way power passenger seat: $324
- De Ville Option Package C, includes items in Package B plus illuminated entry system, illuminated vanity mirrors, trunk lid power pull down, Twilight Sentinel: $739
- De Ville Option Package D, includes items in Package C plus remote release fuel filler door, manual driver seat recliner, trumpet horn: $894
CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Option |
Coupe de Ville |
Sedan de Ville |
Fleetwood Coupe |
Fleetwood Sedan |
Fleetwood Sixty Special |
Accent striping |
$75 |
$75 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Anti-lock braking system |
$925 |
$925 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Storage front armrest |
$70 |
$70 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Astroroof |
$1355 |
$1355 |
$1355 |
$1355 |
– |
California emissions and testing |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
Rear window defogger |
$195 |
$195 |
$195 |
$195 |
$195 |
Heated windshield defogger |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
Automatic door locks |
$185 |
$185 |
$185 |
$185 |
$185 |
Carpeted rear floor mats |
$25 |
$25 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Remote release fuel filler door |
– |
– |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Gold ornamentation package |
$395 |
$395 |
$395 |
$395 |
$395 |
Digital instrument cluster |
$250 |
$250 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Leather seating area |
$560 |
$560 |
$560 |
$560 |
n/c |
Two-position driver’s side memory seat |
– |
– |
$235 |
$235 |
$235 |
Automatic day/night mirror |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
$80 |
Firemist paint |
$240 |
$240 |
$240 |
$240 |
$240 |
Monotone lower accent color |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Delco-Bose sound system with cassette |
$576 |
$576 |
$576 |
$576 |
$576 |
Delco-Bose with compact disc system |
$872 |
$872 |
$872 |
$872 |
$872 |
Manual passenger seat recliner |
$45 |
$45 |
– |
– |
– |
Power driver seat recliner |
– |
– |
$95 |
$95 |
– |
Power passenger seat recliner |
$95-$410 |
$95-$410 |
$95-$410 |
$95- $410 |
$95-$410 |
Formal cabriolet roof |
$825 |
– |
n/c |
– |
– |
Full cabriolet roof |
$1095 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Full padded vinyl roof |
– |
$825 |
– |
n/c |
n/c |
Vinyl roof delete |
– |
– |
– |
$374 |
$374 |
Leather-trimmed steering wheel |
$115 |
$115 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Theft deterrent system |
$225 |
$225 |
$225 |
$225 |
$225 |
Trunk mat |
$36 |
$36 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Wire locking wheel discs |
$365 |
$365 |
n/c |
n/c |
n/c |
Aluminum alloy wheels |
$480 |
$480 |
– |
– |
– |
Stylized aluminum wheels |
– |
– |
$115 |
$115 |
$115 |