The Cadillac Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville shared a
distinctive new interior and exterior appearance as well as a more spacious
passenger
compartment and increased trunk capacity for 1989. The overall length of
the coupe increased
5.8 in. to 202.5 in. while that of the sedan moved up 8.8 in. to 205.2 in.
The sedan's
wheelbase was also expanded 3.0 in. to 113.8 in. The front overhang of
both models
increased 2.4 in. to 44.1 in. Their rear overhang was increased 3.4 in. to
47.2 in. New front
sheet metal, grille quarter panels and hood were used. A new fascia was
used to improve air
flow. Both the front and rear bumpers made greater use of chrome and
were fitted with an
accent-colored rub strip. Bright headlight bezels and cornering lights were
also featured along
with a rear-mounted power antenna. At the rear a new deck lid, tail lamp
and fascia were
adopted. Highlighting the 1989 model's profile were new rear wheel
"eyebrow" openings and
lower body side color accent moldings. The sedan, in addition to having
new rear doors had
an integrated center high-mounted stop light. If the sedan was ordered with
the optional full
padded vinyl roof, an electro-luminescent wreath and crest sail ornament
was installed.
Beginning with a new seat design with a Primavera cloth trim, numerous
interior changes and
revisions accompanied the 1989 de Ville's larger and restyled exterior.
Many changes were
noticeable in the front seat. These consisted of wider headrests, a
storage-type center armrest
with a flip-open lid and a cup holder option, and manual driver and
passenger seat recliners.
The sedan's rear compartment had raised rack bolsters with integral
headrests, increased lower
cushion length for improved thigh support and a reduced corner radius for
fuller seat
appearance and improved passenger comfort. Three-point shoulder belts
were installed along
with a raised rear package shelf/storage compartment. The sedan's longer
wheelbase provided
additional interior space. Rear leg room was increased 3.0 in. to 43.3 in.
Knee clearance
increased 3.1 in. to 6.1 in. Trunk capacity was increased from 16.1 cu. ft.
to 18.4 cu. ft. on
the sedan and 18.1 cu. ft. on the coupe. The jack was relocated to a
position under the trunk
floor which now had a flat surface area. A new trunk trim, Tyger, replaced
the Teton material
used in 1988. A "Tiffany" carpeting was used for the trunk.
The de Ville models now had new front and rear reversible and washable
floor mats with a
new retention device. A driver side express-down window was standard as
were electrically
operated outside car-colored mirrors, front license plate mounting
provisions and an AM/FM
stereo signal seeking radio with scanner, digital display, cassette player/
five-band graphic
equalizer and extended range front speakers. A new Delco/Bose II
Symphony sound system
was optional as was a digital compact disc player integrated with the Bose
II radio. Other new
options included an electrochromic automatic day/night rearview mirror
with three-position
sensitivity switch and a heated windshield. Fifteen inch wheels with
Michelin P205/70R15
tires-were standard. Aluminum touring wheels were now available as an
option.
FLEETWOOD
Cadillac loved to confuse buyers by using similar names for their cars. The Fleetwood and Fleetwood Sixty
Special were upscale front-wheel drive DeVilles; but the "Fleetwood" Brougham was a rear-wheel drive units.
The Fleetwood Cadillac was available as a coupe
model as well as a sedan for 1989. Both versions shared the de Ville's new
sheet metal and
added interior and exterior dimensions. Both Fleetwoods had new rear
fender skirts. A fully
padded vinyl roof was standard on the sedan. The coupe featured a
standard formal cabriolet
roof. The electroluminescent wreath and crest sail panel ornament were
standard for the sedan.
The Fleetwood's seats were of a tufted design with elite cloth inserts with
Primavera cloth
bolsters. The new center armrest offered as an option for the de Ville was
standard for the
Fleetwood interior which also had the revisions provided for the de Ville.
Except on those
fitted with the Astroroof option, all Fleetwood sedans had new illuminated
overhead vanity
mirrors. The Fleetwood's revised and enlarged trunk was identical to the de
Ville's. The
Fleetwood also had the de Ville's new f‘br mats, driver's express down
window as well as its
new mirrors and heated windshield options. The Fleetwood interior now
had a real wood
nameplate on the glovebox with "Fleetwood" in gold script. The interior
trim was in
high-gloss American walnut. Joining the standard features found on the
1989 de Villes were
the Fleetwood's remote release fuel filter door, trumpet horn, and wire
wheel covers.
FLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL
Cadillac described the 1989 Fleetwood Sixty Special as a "luxuriously
equipped up-level sedan with all-new styling ...
[and] a unique and sumptuous seating package trimmed in ultrasoft
leather:" In line with the
de Ville and Fleetwood models, the Sixty Special (which was available in
five additional
colors, or 11 in all for 1989) had numerous new exterior sheet metal and
styling components.
It also had the larger trunk capacity and new comfort/convenience options.
A full-padded
vinyl roof was standard, as well as being listed as delete option. The
electroluminescent
wreath and crest sail panel ornamentation standard. The Sixty Special
interior featured a new
exclusive ITAL/Giugiaro seat trim style with "Ultrasoft" leather available
in three colors. The
front seat now had a unique "Split-Frame" arrangement that allowed
independent vertical
adjustment of the lower cushion relative to the seat back. Wider headrests
were also used. The
front seat's electrically powered features now provided for triple-element
lumbar supports,
thigh supports, side bolsters, heated seat backs and cushions, headrests and
slide-out storage
drawer. The new center armrest used on the Fleetwood was also found on
the Sixty Special as
were the revised rear seats. The Sixty Special's front armrest opened to the
rear for rear seat
access. The rear seat center armrest had a storage compartment. Map
pockets were installed in
the front seatbacks. Added to the Fleetwood trim was an identification
plaque on the quarter
panel and glovebox.
I. D. DATA
The 1989 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification
number (VIN) stamped
on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through
the windshield.
The code was as follows:
First digit
"1"
represented the manufacturing country (United States)
Second digit
"G"
represented General Motors
Third digit
"6"
represented Cadillac
Fourth digit
"C"
de Ville and Fleetwood carline
Fifth symbol
"D"
DeVille series identification
"B"
Fleetwood series identification
"S"
Fleetwood Sixty Special series identification
Digits six and seven
"47"
two-door coupe
"69"
four-door sedan
Eighth digit
"7"
273 cu. in. V-8 engine
Ninth digit
"?"
a check digit
Tenth digit
"K"
represents the model year, 1989
Eleventh digit
-
represents the assembly plant
Digits 12-17
-
the production sequence: 200000 and up
Model
Series Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type
Factory Price
Shipping
Weight
Production Total
DeVille
6C
D47
2-dr Coupe
$25,285
3397 lb
4108
DeVille
6C
D69
4-dr Sedan
$25,760
3470 lb
122,693
Fleetwood
6C
B47
2-dr Coupe
$30,365
3459 lb
23,294
Fleetwood
6C
B69
4-dr
Sedan
$30,840
3545 lb
26,641
Fleetwood Sixty Special
6C
S69
4-dr
Sedan
$34,840
3598 lb
2007
ENGINE DATA
Type
90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron
cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement
273 cu. in. (4.5 liters)
Bore & Stroke
3.62 in. x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
9.0:1
Brake horsepower
155 @ 4000 rpm
Torque
240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
Main bearings
Five
Valve lifters
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel supply
Digital electronic fuel injection
Model
Wheelbase
Overall length
Height
Width
Front
Tread
Rear Tread
Standard Tires
Coupe de Ville
110.8 in.
202.3 in
55.0 in.
72.5 in.
60.3
in.
59.8 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
Fleetwood coupe
110.8 in.
202.3 in
55.0 in.
72.5 in.
60.3
in.
59.8 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
Sedan de Ville
113.8 in.
205.3 in
55.0 in.
72.5 in.
60.3
in.
59.8 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
Fleetwood sedan
113.8 in.
205.3 in
55.0 in.
72.5 in.
60.3
in.
59.8 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
Sixty Special
113.8 in.
205.3 in
55.0 in.
72.5 in.
60.3
in.
59.8 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
TECHNICAL DATA
Transmission
Steering
Ratios
Front Suspension
Rear
Suspension
Brakes
Body construction
Fuel Tank
THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter
clutch)
Power-assisted rack and pinion
19.1:1
independent MacPherson strut with coil
springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
fully independent with coil springs. Automatic
level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
Power-assisted front disc/rear drum with Teves
anti-lock braking system
Integral body-frame
18.0 US Gal.
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
Anti-lock braking, $749.25
engine block heater, $45
aluminum alloy wheel, $480
stylized aluminum wheels, $115
De Ville Option Package B, includes door edge guards, front carpeted floor mats, six-way power passenger
seat: $324
De Ville Option Package C, includes items in Package B plus illuminated entry system, illuminated vanity
mirrors, trunk lid power pull down, Twilight Sentinel: $739
De Ville Option Package D, includes items in Package C plus remote release fuel filler door, manual driver
seat recliner, trumpet horn: $894
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