Cadillac history 1987

1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM

During 1986, sales of the Brougham increased by more than 30 percent. One result was a major effort to further improve its overall interior, exterior, and mechanical features. A new cross-hatch grille, revised header molding and new park and turn signal lamps were introduced. Red reflexes were added to the rear panel and a Cadillac script replaced the Fleetwood script on the deck lid. Brougham script replaced Fleetwood Brougham on the quarter panels. The upgraded d'Elegance version shared the features of the 1986 model along with the changes found in the Brougham. A new tri-color saddle interior combination was used on both models. The Brougham's parking lamp and rear taillights were changed from gold to silver.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
6D	W69	4-door Sedan	6	$23740	4046 lb

ENGINE

90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, cast iron block and cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement: 307 cu. in. (5.0 liters)
Bore and stroke: 3.8 in x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Brake horsepower: 140 @ 3200 rpm
Torque: 346 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Four-barrel carburetor

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 121.5 in
Overall Length: 221
Height: 56.7
Width: 76.5
Front Tread: 61.7
Rear Tread: 60.7
Standard Tires: Michelin P225/75R15

TECHNICAL

Transmission: THM 200-4R TCC automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and torque converter clutch)
Steering: power-assisted recirculating ball.
Steering Ratios: 19.1:1
Front Suspension: Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: four link, coil springs with automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers.
Brakes: power front discs, rear drum
Body Construction: separate body on frame
Fuel Tank: 25 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Brougham sedan

heavy duty ride package
trailer towing package
wire wheels

Brougham d'Elegance

six-way front power seat adjuster
trunk lid release
controlled cycle wipers
adjustable rear seat reading lamps
manual passenger front seat recliner
three roof-mounted assist handles
dual comfort 50/50 front seats
multi-button seat trim
accent striping
Brougham d'Elegance turbine vane wheel discs
d'Elegance embroidery on doors
d'Elegance identification
deluxe tampico floor carpeting and mats.

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Memory seat
automatic day/night mirror
Twilight Sentinel
Astroroof
automatic door locks
Guidematic headlamp control
six-way power front seat
adjustable rear seat reading lamps
rear window defogger
garage door opener
electrically powered exterior mirrors
power front seat recliner
tilt and telescope steering wheel
visor vanity lighted mirrors
Delco electronically tuned receiver with cassette tape
remote lockintfuel filler door
theft deterrent system
security option package
wire wheels, wire wheel discs
accent striping
door edge guards
floor mats
leather seating areas
firemist paint
leather-trimmed steering wheel
electronic level control
trailering package
heavy-duty battery
engine block heater
puncture sealing tires

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