Fleetwood Cadillac Moels & History 1983
L uxurious 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
