The Fleetwood sedan and upscale optional Brougham package for the base sedan again comprised the Fleetwood series.
Also, the optional coachbuilder limousine package, funeral coach package and trailer towing package were again available.
All Fleetwoods were powered by the GenII 5.7-liter V-8 with sequential port fuel injection and the new Opti-Spark ignition system.
Opti-spark was an angle-based spark delivery system that ensured precisely timed, high-energy spark needed for optimum fuel efficiency and low emissions.
The GenII V-8 was mated to the new 4L60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission, which replaced the previously used 4L60 unit.
The 4L60-E transmission featured altitude compensation and over-rev protection.
The transmission shared the same key information with the Powertrain Control Module as the engine to maintain consistent shifting, even in higher altitude, as well as automatically up-shifting out of D1 (first gear) to second to protect the engine.
New standard features of the Fleetwood included
a four-spoke steering wheel
HD6 air conditioning compressor (for use of R-134a refrigerant)
turn signal activated "flash-to-pass" feature that allowed the driver to signal the driver in front of intent to pass via bright headlamps (the system worked whether the headlamps were on or not)
a DEFOG feature added to the Climate Control system.
The DEFOG function directed 65 percent of the air to the windshield for clearing and 35 percent to the floor heat ducts
Fleetwood's interior carpet was 18-ounce Twilight plush, which gave the appearance of wool with a nylon yarn
Fleetwood was available in 12 exterior colors including the new Light Gray, Light/Medium/Dark Adriatic Blue and Majestic Amethyst
Chrome wheels were a new option for Fleetwood in 1994. The Brougham package again offered a full vinyl top (again a delete option), specific sail panel and instrument panel badging, specific seating (cloth or leather), specific cast aluminum wheels and a 2.93 axle ratio.
Fleetwood and Fleetwood Brougham
The Fleetwoods create a higher standard of uncompromised substance in
full-size luxury automobiles. They provide additional protection for up to
three front seat passengers with dual air bags. A new 260-hp, 5.7 litre V8
linked to an electronically controlled transmission results in even more
responsive acceleration.
In turn, the 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood rewards you with a new 5.7 litre V8
that generates 260 horsepower and, with 335 lb.-ft. of torque, produces
prodigious highway passing and the ability to tow large trailers and
boats.
The Fleetwood Brougham creates a higher standard of uncompromised
strength and substance in a full-size luxury automobile. New for 1994: a
specially tuned, second-generation 5.7 litre V8 enhanced by full-range
Traction Control, assures responsive acceleration when you need to pass or
merge. Its six-passenger roominess is unparalleled in service of your
comfort. It is, in fact the roomiest car you can buy. Fleetwood or
Fleetwood Brougham also enjoy a deserved reputation as one of the safest
automobiles you can drive, exceeding 1997 model U.S. Federal dynamic
side-impact safety standards, and providing additional protection for up to
three front seat passengers with dual air bags.
While retaining classic Cadillac elegance and style, the 1994 Fleetwood
goes to great lengths to provide the qualities you desire most in a luxury
automobile. Fleetwood's expansive six-passenger cabin is unequalled among
its competitors.
The unsurpassed functionality of Fleetwood Brougham's instrument panel
extends to meet your fingertips in the form of the new four-spoke steering
wheel, highly legible readouts that are easy on your eyes, and accessible
controls that inform at a glance.
Cadillac's patented split-frame design allows you to adjust front seatbacks
and seat cushions independently for superior back support. A new defog
feature allows the windshield to be cleared in cold and inclement weather,
while maintaining heat flow to the lower portion of the cabin. And the
quiet you notice is the result of our engineers having applied the most
advanced acoustic techniques to digitally locate "noise spots," thereby
making it easier to minimize their intrusion. Fleetwood's smooth engine,
aerodynamic design, and generous amounts of soundproofing also add to
the hush.
I. D. NUMBERS
The 1994 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" or "4" = manufacturing country (United States)
Second = "G” = General Motors
Third = "6" = Cadillac
Fourth & fifth = car line/series
D/H = commercial chassis (rwd)
D/W = Fleetwood
Sixth = the body style:
5 = four-door sedan
Seventh = the 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:
P = LT1 5.7L V-8
Ninth = check digit
10th = model year, "R" for 1994
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
$33,990
4478 lb
27,473
ENGINE
Feature
Fleetwood
Type
90-degree. overhead valve V-8
Block & Head
Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Displacement
350 cu . in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke
4.00 x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio
9.7:1
Brake horsepower
260 @ 5000 rpm
Torque
335 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Lifters
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential port fuel injecton,
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
3085 mm (121.5")
Overall length
5717 mm (225.1")
Height
1451 mm (57.1")
Width
1982 mm (78.0")
Front Tread
1568 mm (61.7")
Rear Tread
1542 mm (60.7")
Standard Tires
Michelin P235/70R15
Fleetwood Curb Weight
2031 kg (4477 lb)
Brougham Curb Weight
2044 kg (4506 lb)
Drag coefficient
0.36
Luggage capacity
588 liters (21.1 cu. ft.)
Fuel tank capacity
87 liters (23 US gal) (19.1 Imp. gal)
TRANSMISSION
Feature
Fleetwood
Brougham
Type
4L60-E four-speed automatic with electronic shift control, overdrive
Clutch
torque converter clutch
CHASSIS
Feature
Fleetwood
Brougham
Front Suspension
Fully independent Short/Long Arm with coil springs, deflected-disc shock absorbers
Rear Suspension
Four-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar and electronic level control
Steering
Speed-sensitive (EVO); recalibrated to balance highway and parking feel; power-assisted recirculating ball, variable 15-13:1 ratio
Brakes
Bosch ABSIIU three-channel anti-lock; power front disc, rear drum
Independent with short/long arms. coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension
Four link, coil springs w/automatic level control, direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes
Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body Construction
Separate body on frame
Fuel Tank
23.0 gals.
FLEETWOOD CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS:
Security Pkg. $545
Astroroof $1,550
Coachbutider Pkg. $755
Funeral Cooch Pkg. $910 credit
Brougham Cloth int. $1,680
Brougham Leather Int, $2,250
H.D. Livery Pkg. $150
Leather Seating (Fleetwood)$570
Auto Day/NightMirror $110
Sungate Windshield $50
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/CD & Cassette $396
Full Vinyl Roof (Fleetwood) $925
Full-size Spare $95
Chrome wheels $1,195.
HISTORY
Cadillac's model year production totaled 219,485 compared with 225,830 the year previous
Based on sales of 210,686 automobiles in 1994 (vs. 204,159 the year before), Cadillac's share of the U.S., market was 2.3 percent compared with 2.4 the year previous.
The Cadillac LSE (Luxury Sedan Euro-Style) show car was exhibited at the major 1994 auto shows.
The LSE, a five-passenger sedan finished in Ruby Red was, according to Cadillac, the vision for an entry-level luxury sedan for the mid-1990s.
It was powered by a 3.0-liter dual overhead cam V-6 rated at 200 horsepower, and its wheelbase measured 107.5 inches.
The aim of the LSE was to broaden Cadillac's appeal to young, affluent buyers.
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