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. |
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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 |