Cadillac Fleetwood history 1996

1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Cadillac bills its Fleetwood and companion Fleetwood Brougham as "traditional" luxury cars, which means they're aimed at buyers who like big, rear-wheel-drive cars with conservative, upright styling. "A perennial favorite of diplomats and heads of state the world over." Primary competition comes from the equally traditional Lincoln Town Car.

At 225.1 in., the Fleetwood is the longest production passenger car available in the United States. By comparison, the largest Mercedes-Benz sedan is some 20 in. shorter. Such size not only endows Fleetwood with the "commanding presence" that Cadillac says Fleetwood customers demand, but makes it quite functional. Passenger compartment volume measures an impressive 124.9 cu. ft., while the trunk measures a huge 21.1 cu. ft.

Underneath Fleetwood's skin is a solid-axle rear suspension and a Chevrolet-derived 5.7-liter V8 engine making 260 horsepower and 330 ft.-lb. of torque. A 4-speed automatic transmission, antilock brakes and all-speed traction control bring this behemoth time machine into 1996 -- its last year.

Inside, the Fleetwood coddles occupants with standard leather upholstery, automatic climate control with rear-seat heat ducts and a 6-speaker cassette sound system. Both models feature 6-way power adjustable front seats, while the Brougham adds articulated headrests and driver's-seat-position memory for two drivers. An "antilockout" feature prevents the doors from locking if the owner forgets to remove the keys from the ignition.

Equipped with the optional towing package, the Fleetwood can handle up to 3175 kg (7000 pounds) -- more than many sport/utility vehicles.

In its final year of production, the revisions to the Fleetwood sedan and optional Brougham package model were mainly "creature comfort" in nature.
Fleetwoods were again powered by the Gen II 5.7-liter V-8 paired with the 4L60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.
Final drive ratio for Fleetwood was 2.56:1 while the Brougham's was 3.42:1.
Inside, the Fleetwood received "Electro-motor" electronic cruise control and a new center armrest with dual cupholder, coinholder and CD/cassette storage.
Fleetwood models were also prewired to accommodate the optional Dual-Mode cell phone.
Also new was a six-speaker entertainment system that could be upgraded with the factory-installed, trunk-mounted CD changer.
Again, the Fleetwood could also be ordered as the V4U Coachbuilder Limousine Package.
B9Q Funeral Coach Package, or RIP Heavy-Duty Sedan Package with heavy-duty components required for continuous commercial service.

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
DW5	W69	4-dr. Sedan	36995	4461	15,101

ENGINE

Feature	Fleetwood
Engine	90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Construction	Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Displacement	350 cu . in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.48 in
Compression ratio	10.0 : 1
Brake Horsepower	260 @ 5000 rpm
Torque	330 lb-ft. @ 3200 rpm
Valve train	Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel supply	Sequential-port fuel injection
Spark plugs	Dual-platinum tipped
Coolant	DEX-COOL^TM long-life corrosion-inhibiting with "limp-home" engine coolant loss protection

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	3085 mm (121.5")
Length	5717 mm (225.0")
Width	1982 mm (78.0")
Height	1451 mm (57.1")
Front tread	1568 mm (61.7")
Rear tread	1542 mm (60.7")
Curb Weight	2017 kg.(4447 lb)
Luggage Capacity	588 liters (21.1 cu ft)
Fuel tank capacity	87 liters (19.2 Imp. gal) (23 US gal)
Fuel Economy City/Hwy	13.8 l/100 km - 9 l/100 km (20.4/31.2 mpg-imp) (17/26 mpg US)
Basic Warranty, Months/Distance	48/80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Standard Tires	Michelin P235/70R15.

TECHNICAL

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham
Transmission	4L60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes torque converter clutch) with electronic shift control and altitude compensation
ATF	"Filled-for-life" Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid
Steering	Power-assisted recirculating ball, speed sensitive. variable assist
Front Suspension	Independent with short~iong 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
Final drive ratio	2.56 : 1	2.93 : 1
Brakes	Power assisted front disc~rear drum w/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	Separate body on frame
Trailer Towing Package final drive ratio	3.42 : 1
Fuel Tank	23.0 gas.
0-96 kph (0-60 mph)	8.5 seconds
Top speed	175 kph (109 mph)
Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Frame	Full body frame construction
Front Suspension	Short/Long Arm
Rear suspension	4-link
Level control	Rear electronic level control
Steering	Speed-sensitive power steering
Brakes	Power front disc, rear drums
Exhaust	Stainless steel exhaust system
Standard wheel	15" x 7" cast-aluminum
Optional wheel	15" x 7" chrome finish cast aluminum
Standard Fleetwood tires	Michelin XW4 P235/70R15 all-season whitewall	Goodyear Eagle GA P235/70R15 all-season whitewall

SAFETY & SECURITY

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham
Dual front air bags	Standard	Standard
Rear door child-security locks	Standard	Standard
Programmable power door locks with anti-lockout protection	Standard	Standard
Remote keyless entry system includes central door unlocking	Standard	Standard
Illuminated entry system	Standard	Standard
Audible theft-deterrent system	Standard	Standard
PASS-Key II personal security theft-deterrent system	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps and automatic light control includes Twilight Sentinel with delay feature	Standard	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard	Standard
Bosch ABS5 4-wheel anti-lock brake system	Standard	Standard
Bosch ASR5 full-range traction control	Standard	Standard

EXTERIOR

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham
2-sided galvanized steel body panels (except roof)	Standard	Standard
Clearcoat paint	Standard	Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass	Standard	Standard
Composite tungsten-halogen headlamps with flash-to-pass	Standard	Standard
Front cornering lamps	Standard	Standard
Dual heated power remote mirrors	Standard	Standard
Power antenna	Standard	Standard

INTERIOR

Feature	Fleetwood	Brougham
Prestwick cloth interior	Standard	Standard
Dual comfort divided front seats with 6-way power adjusters and power recliners	Standard	Standard
Sunglass storage compartment	Standard	Standard
Automatic climate control system	Standard	Standard
Rear floor heat ducts	Standard	Standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Standard	Standard
Tilt-Wheel^TM adjustable steering column	Standard	Standard
Variable delay windshield wipers	Standard	Standard
Cruise control	Standard	Standard
Digital instrument cluster	Standard	Standard
Message telltale center	Standard	Standard
Power windows with driver express-down and rear window lock-out features	Standard	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard	Standard
Electrochromic inside rearview mirror	Standard	Standard
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard	Standard
Front and rear carpeted floor mats	Standard	Standard
Electric rear window defogger	Standard	Standard
Power remote fuel filler door release	Standard	Standard
Power remote trunk release with pull down	Standard	Standard
Cargo convenience net	Standard	Standard
Trailer towing package, with 3175 kg (7000 lb.) capacity	Optional	Optional
Full-size spare tire	Optional	Optional
Power astroroof	Optional	Optional
Full padded vinyl roof	Optional	Optional
Solar-reflective front windshield	Optional	Optional
Sierra-grain leather seating area	Optional	Optional
Universal 3-channel garage door opener	Optional	Optional
Dealer-installed cellular phone with hands free and voice recognition (fixed model)	Optional	Optional

OPTIONS

Security Pkg. $360	Theft Deterrent Syst. $295
Astroroof $1,550	Garage Door Opener $107
Coachbuilder Pkg. ($755)	Funeral Coach Pkg. ($910 credit)
Brougham Cloth int. $1,680	Brougham Leather int. $2,465
H.D. Livery Pkg. $150	Leather Seating (Fleetwood) 3785
Sungate Windshield $50	ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/CD & Cassette 3200
Full Vinyl Roof (Fleetwood) $925	Full-size Spare $95
Chrome wheels $1,195.

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