Fleetwood Cadillac History 1983

Fleetwood Cadillac Moels & History 1983

Luxurious as ever, limousines saw no evident change this year. Sole powerplant was again the V8-6-4 variable-displacement engine, offered only in limousines. Fleetwood remained the only domestic mass-produced limousine, though production was modest at only a thousand units. Seven or eight passengers rode in comfort and style, enjoying plentiful chrome and such extras as opera lamps.

STYLE

Model Series Number Body/Style Number Body Type Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
Fleetwood Limousine (V8-6-4) 6D F23 4-dr Sedan 8 P $29,323 4765 lb 1,000
Fleetwood Limousine (V8-6-4) 6D F33 4-dr Formal Limo 7 P $30,349 4852 lb
Fleetwood Limousine (V8-6-4) 6D Z90 Commercial Chassis N/A N/A N/A

LIMOUSINE ENGINE

Feature Limousine Engine Commercial Engine
Type 90-degree, overhead-valve variable displacement V-8-6-4. Cast iron block and head
Displacement 368 cu. in. (6.0 liters)
Bore & stroke 3.80 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Brake horsepower 140 at 3800 R.P.M. 150 at 3800 R.P.M.
Torque: 265 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. 200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings Five Five
Valve lifters Hydraulic Hydraulic
Fuel supply Digital fuel injection 4-Bbl Carburetor
Manufacturer Cadillac HT-4100
VIN Code 9 6

CHASSIS

Feature Brougham Coupe Brougham Sedan Limousine
Wheelbase 121.4 in. 121.4 in. 144.5 in.
Overall length 221.0 in. 221.0 244.3 in.
Height 54.6 in. 56.7 in.
Width 76.4 in. max. 76.4 in. max. 75.3 in.
Front Tread 61.7 in.
Rear Tread 60.7 in.
Standard Tires P215/75R15 SBR wide WSW HR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW

DRIVETRAIN

Feature Limousine Brougham
Transmission Three-speed (THM400) automatic Four-speed overdrive automatic
Gear ratio (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.08:1 (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio 3.08:1 3.42:1 except with diesel 2.93:1
Steering recirculating ball; power assist
Front suspension coil springs and link stabilizer bar
Rear suspension four-link, coil springs, elect. level control std. on limo and available on Brougham
Brakes front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank 24.5 gal. 24.5 gal. except with diesel, 26 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine (N/A limousine NC
California emission equipment (except diesel $75
California emission equipment (diesel $215
Engine block heater (limousine $27
100-amp alternator $50
Electronic level control (Brougham $203
Heavy-duty ride pkg. (Brougham $319

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

Brougham d’Elegance – cloth seating $1250
Brougham d’Elegance – leather $1800

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof (N/A on limousine) $1225
Electronic cruise control $185
Controlled-cycle wiper system (limousine) $60
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors $160-$210
Automatic door locks $157
Remote-locking fuel filler door $59
Garage door opener $140
Illuminated entry system (standard on Brougham) $76
Memory driver’s seat (except limousine) $185
Power driver’s seat recliner (except limousine) $155
Power passenger seat recliner (Brougham) $90
Leather-trimmed steering wheel $99
Tilt/telescope steering wheel (standard on formal limousine) $179
Power trunk lid release and pull-down (limousine) $120
Theft deterrent system $185
Twilight Sentinel $79
Guidematic headlamp control $93
Trumpet horn $38
Electric remote mirrors with thermometer on left (limousine) $99
Electric remote-control outside mirrors (except limousine) $99
Twin lighted vanity mirrors $140
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track or cassette tape player $299
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB $577
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track and rear control (limousine) $475
Extended-range rear speakers with standard radio $25
Triband antenna $50
Firemist paint $235
Door edge guards $19-$29
License frames, each $14
Leather seating area $515-$680
Carpeted front rubber floor mats $43-$45
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats $25
Trunk mat $21
Locking wire wheels (Brougham) $860
Locking wire wheel covers (except limousine) $310-$389
Puncture-sealing tires $135-$180