Fleetwood Cadillac History 1986

Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1986

Cadillac’s traditional rear-drive sedan was now powered by Oldsmobile’s 5.0 liter V-8 engine and four-speed overdrive automatic. Standard features included a limo-like closed-in back window and standard full-length vinyl roof, plus a long list of Cadillac equipment — all for a price that began at $21,265. The Brougham coupe was dropped soon before the model year began, and the sedan didn’t appear until February 1986. So ’85 models remained on sale through the end of the year.

At 121.5 inches, Brougham’s wheelbase was the longest of any production automobile other than the stretched (but limited-production) front-drive Fleetwood. Broughams came in a dozen standard colors plus five optional Firemist hues. Bright moldings ran from front fender tips, below the window line and back around the rear quarters. Broughams also carried large full-length rocker moldings and electro-luminescent opera lamps. Standard equipment included

  • an illuminated entry system
  • electronic climate control with outside-temperature display
  • power windows and door locks
  • AM/FM stereo seek/scan radio with power antenna
  • full padded roof
  • whitewall all-season tires.

Luxury-minded buyers could again step up to a Brougham d’Elegance. That package consisted of

  • 50/50 Dual Comfort seats (six-way power passenger seat) upholstered in tufted multi-button cloth or optional leather
  • a leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • power trunk release
  • rear reading lights
  • controlled-cycle wipers
  • Tampico carpeting
  • deluxe floor mats
  • three overhead assist handles
  • turbine-vaned wheel covers.

STYLE

Model Series Number Body/Style Number Body Type Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8) 6D W69 4-door Sedan 6 $21,265 3945 lb 49,115

ENGINES

Feature Fleetwood & Limousine Brougham
Type 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement 249 cu. in. (4.1 liters) 307 cu. in. (5.0 liters)
Bore & stroke 3.47 x 3.31 in. 3.80 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1
Brake horsepower 130 at 4200 R.P.M. 140 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque 200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. N/A
Main bearings Five Five
Valve lifters Hydraulic Hydraulic
Fuel supply Throttle body injection 4-bbl Carburetor
VIN Code 8 Y

CHASSIS

Feature Fleetwood Limousine Brougham
Wheelbase 110.8 in. 134.4 in. 121.5 in.
Overall length 195.0 in. 218.6 in. 221.0 in.
Height 55.0 in. 55.0 in. 56.7 in.
Width 71.7 in. 71.7 in. 75.3 in.
Front Tread 60.3 60.3 in. 61.7 in.
Rear Tread 59.8 in. 59.8 in. 60.7 in.
Standard Tires P205/75R14 P205/75R14

DRIVETRAIN

Feature Fleetwood/Limousine Brougham
Transmission Four-speed (THM440-T4) automatic Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM200-4R)
Gear ratio (1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.70:1: (Rev) 2.38:1 (1st) 2.74:1: (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio 2.97:1 2.73:1
Steering power rack and pinion recirculating ball
Front suspension MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar upper/lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension independent struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, electronic level control four-link rigid axle, coil springs, electronic level control
Brakes front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank 18.0 20.7 gal.

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

Feature Fleetwood/Limousine Brougham
California emission equipment $99
Engine block heater $45
Heavy-duty battery $40
Electronic level control $203
F72 heavy-duty ride suspension pkg. incl. electronic level control $323
FE2 touring suspension pkg. $375

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

Fleetwood package cloth seats $3150
Fleetwood package leather seats $3700
Fleetwood d’Elegance cloth seating $4445
Fleetwood d’Elegance leather seating $4995
Brougham d’Elegance pkg. cloth seats $1950
Brougham d’Elegance pkg. leather seats $2500
Security option package Limousine $290
Security option package Brghm $380

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Feature Fleetwood Limousine Brougham
Astroroof $1255 N/A $1255
Electronic cruise control $195 $195
Controlled-cycle wiper system  $60 $60
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors $170 $170 $170
Automatic door locks $170 N/A $170
Remote fuel filler door release $60 $60 $60
Garage door opener $140-$165 $140-$165 $140-$165
Illuminated entry system $80 $80 $80
Two-position memory seat: $215
Six-way power passenger seat $235
Power driver’s seat recliner $95-$160
Power passenger seat recliner $95-$395
Leather-trimmed steering wheel $105 $105
Tilt/telescope steering wheel $195 $195
Power trunk lid release $40 $40
Trunk release and pull-down $80-$120 $80-$120 $80-$120
Theft deterrent system $200 $200 $200
Twilight Sentinel $85 $85
Dimming Sentinel headlamp control $130 $130 N/A
Guidematic headlamp control $95
Rear reading lights $33
Trumpet horn $45 $45
Electric remote-control outside mirrors $101
Twin lighted vanity mirrors $140 $140 $140
Automatic day/night mirror $80 $80 $80
Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette $299
Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB $577 $577 $577
ET AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and graphic equalizer $319 $319
ET radio with cassette and rear control $475
ET AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose music system $895
Power triband antenna $55
Firemist or Pearlmist paint $240 $240 $240
Decklid/bodyside accent striping $55
Color-keyed door edge guards $19-$29 $19-$29 $19-$29
License frames, each $15 $15 $15
Leather seating area $400-$550 $940 $400-$550
Carpeted front floor mats $45 $45 $45
Carpeted rear floor mats $25 $25) $25
Trunk mat $26 $26 $26
Wire wheels $860-$940
Wire wheel covers $320-$400
Turbine vaned wheel covers $80
Puncture-sealing tires $145-$190 N/A $145-$190