For 1992, the Brougham sedan retained its distinction as America's longest production vehicle, but was not subject to "gas guzzler" taxes in 1992.
Cadillac's only rear-wheel drive sedan -- again also available in d'Elegance trim (option code V4S)-- was basically a carry-over from the previous year, except that Brougham's appearance was improved by a new, more durabie base coat/clear coat paint process.
The 5.0-liter V-8 coupled to the Hydra-matic 4L60 four-speed automatlc transmission with overdrive remained as the standard powertrain.
The 5.7-liter V-8 was again optional equipment, but required when the trailer-towing, Coachbuilder, or Armoring options were ordered.
The Brougham again aiso was available with the Funeral Coach Package (option code B9Q) for attermarket conversion to funeral service.
In this configuration, only the 5.0-liter V-8 was offered.
I. D. NUMBERS
The 1992 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 digits of the code were as follows:
First digit = "1" = manufacturing country (United States)
Second = "G” = General Motors
Third = "6" = Cadillac
Fourth & fifth = car line/series -- D/W=Brougham
Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan
Seventh = restraint code
1-active (manual) belts
2-active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
3-active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
4-passive (automatic) belts
5-passive (automatic) belts w/driver's side airbag
Eighth = the engine:
“E”-L03 5.0L V-8
“7"-L05 5.7L V-8
Ninth = check digit
10th = model year, "N" for 1992
11th = the assembly plant
The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number
Series
Body/Style
Body Type
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Prod. Total
DW5
W69
4-dr. Sedan
$31740
4276 lb
13,761 Includes Broughams equipped with d’Elegance option.
ENGINE
Feature
Standard Engine
Optional (standard on coachbuilders edition or Brougham w/towing package)
Type
90 degree overhead valve V-8
90 degree, overhead valve V-8
Block
Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Displacement
305 cu . in. (5.0 liters)
350 cu . in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke
3.74 x 3.48 in.
4.00 x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio
9.3:1
9.8:1
Brake horsepower
170 @ 4200 rpm.
185 @ 3800 rpm
Torque
255 lb.-ft.@2400rpm.
300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Lifteres
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Injection
Throttle body fuel injection
Throttle body fuel injection
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
121.5 in.
Overall Length
221.0 in.
Height
57.4 in.
Width
76.5 in.
Front Tread
61.7 in.
Rear Tread
60.7 in.
Standard Tires
Uniroyal P225/75R15.
TECHNICAL
Transmission
THM 4L60 four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes torque converter clutch)
Steering
Power-assisted recirculating ball
Front suspension
Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and link-type stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension
Four link, coil springs w/automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Brakes
Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system -- Bosch II ABS
Body Construction
Separate body on frame,
Fuel Tank
25.0 gals.
OPTIONS
5.7-liter V-8 $250.
V4P Trailer Towing pkg, $550.
Opt. Pkg. B $325
Opt. Pkg. C $685
Opt. Pkg. C (d'Elegance) $360
Astroroof $1,550
Coachbuilder Pkg. $295
Funeral Coach Pkg. ($1,680 credit)
d'Elegance Cloth int, $1,875
d'Elegance Leather int. $2,445
Gold Ornamentation Pkg. $395
Leather Seating (d'Elegance) $570
Auto Day/Night Mirror $110
Firemist Paint $240
Radio w/CD & Cassette $396
Full Vinyl Roof $925
Locking Wire Wheel Discs $445
Wire Wheels $1,000
HISTORICAL NOTE
Cadillac's model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
Based on sales ot 214,176 automobiles in 1992 (vs. 213,288 the year before), Cadillac's share of the U.S. market remained at 2.61 percent.
A 1993 Allante convertible was selected as the pace car tor the 1992 Indianapolis 500.
