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
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
