Cadillac history 1985

1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD - SERIES 6C

Fleetwood coupes and sedans carried the same standard equipment as the DeVille duo, along with

wire wheel covers
opera lamps
dual comfort front seats
a limousine-style back window

Powertrains were the same as DeVille's. This was the final year for Fleetwood as a separate model. In 1986 it would become a DeVille option package. Fleetwood prices began at $21,495, which was more than $3000 higher than DeVille.

FLEETWOOD SEVENTY-FIVE LIMOUSINE - SERIES 6C

Like the Fleetwood sedan, the Seventy-Five limousine switched to front-drive. The rear-drive version was dropped. To create the new limousine, a C-car platform (same as DeVille/Fleetwood) and coupe body were stretched almost two feet. Even so, the modern edition was more than two feet shorter than the old rear-drive, and weighed 1200 pounds less. Powertrain was the same as DeVille/Fleetwood: a transverse-mounted 4.1 liter V-8 and four-speed overdrive automatic. Rear control panels let passengers unlock the back doors, adjust climate, and control the stereo unit. The basic limousine still carried eight passengers, and a seven-passenger formal version appeared later in the model year. Fleetwood Seventy-Five limousines had power-operated mirrors, but other standard equipment similar to Fleetwood sedans. A matching formal Cabriolet vinyl roof was available. Aluminum alloy wheels were made standard on limos.

FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM - SERIES 6D

Brougham, the last surviving rear-drive Cadillac, changed little for 1985 and faced potential extinction in spite of increased sales. That didn't happen. The traditional rear-drive lingered on for several more years, even though all other Caddies (including limos) switched to front-drive and shrunken size. Vast inside and out, Broughams continued to attract traditional luxury-car buyers. The Brougham coupe was dropped from the lineup in mid-year. Sedans came with a standard full vinyl roof, while the Brougham coupe included a standard Cabriolet vinyl top with unique rear quarter window. Standard engine was the 4.1 liter V-8; diesel V-8 optional at no charge.

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Fleetwood (Front-Drive V-8)	6C	B47	2-door Coupe	6	$21,495	3267 lb	37,485 (total includes the 2-door DeVille)
Fleetwood (Front-Drive V8)	6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$21,466	3364 lb	114,278 (total included the 4-door DeVille)
Fleetwood Limousine (V8)	6C	H23	4-door Limo	8	$32,640	3543 lb	405
Fleetwood Limousine (V8)	6C	H33	4-door Formal limousine	7	N/A	3642 lb	405
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8)	6D	W47	2-door Coupe	6	$21,219	3873 lb	8,336
Fleetwood Brougham (Rear-Drive V8)	6D	W69	4-door Sedan	6	$21,835	3915 lb	52,960

Engine note: Diesel V-6 engines were available on Fleetwood models; diesel V-8s on Fleetwood Brougham with no extra charge.

ENGINES FOR MODEL 6C

Feature	BASE V-8	OPTIONAL DIESEL V-6
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)	262 cu. in. (4.3 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.47 x 3.31 in.	4.06 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	21.6:1
Brake horsepower	125 at 4200 R.P.M.	85 at 3600 R.P.M.
Torque	190 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.	165 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Four
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

ENGINES FOR MODEL 6D

Feature	Basic Gasoline Engine	Optional Diesel Engine
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)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.47 x 3.31 in.	4.06 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	22.7:1
Brake horsepower	135 at 4400 R.P.M.	105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque	200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.	200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Fuel injection	Fuel injection
Manufacturer	Cadillac	Oldsmobile

CHASSIS

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham Coupe	Brougham Sedan
Wheelbase	110.8 in.	121.5 in.
Overall length	195.0 in.	221.0 in.
Height	55.0 in.	54.6 in.	56.7 in.
Width	71.7 in.	76.5 in.
Front Tread	60.3 in.	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	59.8 in.	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	P205/75R14 SBR WSW	P215/75R15 SBR WSW

TECHNICAL

Feature	Fleetwood & Limo	Brougham
Transmission	Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM440-T4)	Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM200-4R)
Gear Ratio	(1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (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 except with diesel, 3.06:1	3.42:1 exc. diesel, 2.93:1
Steering	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
Disc dia.	10.25 in.	11.7 in.
Drum dia.	8.9 in.	11.0 in.
Fuel tank	18 gal	24.5 gal

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham
4.3-liter diesel V-6 engine	No Charge
5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine		No Charge
California emission equipment	$99	$99
Engine block heater	$45	$45
Heavy-duty battery	$40	$40
100-amp alternator		$50
Heavy-duty ride package		$116
FE2 touring pkg. (alum. wheels, P215/65RI5 Eagle GT tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, revised suspension)	$375

OPTION PACKAGES

Brougham or Fleetwood d'Elegance: cloth seating ($1250)
Brougham or Fleetwood d'Elegance: leather seating ($1800)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Feature	Fleetwood	Fleetwood Limousine	Brougham
Astroroof	$1225	N/A	$1225
Electronic cruise control	$185	$185	$185
Controlled-cycle wiper system	$60	N/A	N/A
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors	$165-$215	$165-$215	$165-$215
Automatic door locks	$162	$162	$162
Remote-locking fuel filler door	$59	$59	$59
Garage door opener	$140	$140	$140
Illuminated entry system	$76	$76	std.
Memory driver's seat	$205-$225	N/A	$205-$225
Six-way power passenger seat	$225	$225	N/A
Power driver's seatback recliner	$90	N/A	$155
Power passenger seatback recliner	$90	$90	$90
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat	$315-$380	N/A	N/A
Leather-trimmed steering wheel	$99	$99	$99
Tilt/telescope steering wheel	$184	$184	$184
Power trunk lid release and pull-down	$80-$120	$80-$120	N/A
Power trunk release only	N/A	$40	N/A
Theft deterrent system	$190	$190	$190
Twilight Sentinel	$79	$79	$79
Dimming Sentinel	$93-$128	$93-$128	$93-$128
Trumpet horn	$38	$38	$38
Electric remote-control outside mirrors	$101	N/A	$101
Twin lighted vanity mirrors	$140	$140	$140
Automatic day/night mirror	$80	$80	$80
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player	$299	$299	$299
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system	$895	$895	N/A
Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB			$570
CB radio	$278	$278
Electronic-tuning radio with cassette and rear control		$475
Triband antenna	$50	$50	$50
Firemist or Pearlmist paint	$235	$235	$235
Door edge guards	$19-$29	$19-$29	$19-$29
License frames, each	$14	$14	$14
Front license bracket	NC	NC	NC
Leather seating area	$515-$680	$515-$680	$515-$680
Carpeted rubber floor mats	front ($43-$45) ; rear ($25)
Trunk mat	$26	$26	$26
Aluminum wheels	$114	std.
Locking wire wheels			$860
Puncture-sealing tires	$135-$180

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