The long-wheelbase, high-dollar Fleetwoods were immense automobiles with low-cut, extra-large, rounded corner side window treatments and rather large "Coach windows" cut into the rear roof pillar. Fleetwoods had the annual Cadillac styling changes plus thin, horizontal body side moldings; front fender nameplates; full-length body underscores with rear extensions and Fleetwood style laurel wreath badge ornamentation. Equipment inclusions were carpeted foot rests; fixed ratio power steering; rear seat window defogger; Automatic Climate Control and righthand outside rear view mirrors operated by remote control. Bumper impact strips were standard on Seventy-Fives, optional on other Cadillacs.
| Model | Body/style Number | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6F | F23/R |
4-dr Sedan Fleetwood 75 | 6 pass | $11,948 | 5620 | 1,017 |
| 6F | F33/S |
4-dr Sedan Fleetwood Limo | 9 pass | $12,080 | 5742 | 1,043 |
| 6F | F90/Z |
Commercial chassis (Ambulance) | - | - | - | 2,212 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis was built off a 157.5 inch wheelbase platform and provided to professional car makers for manufacture of hearses and ambulances.
| Engine type | V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block |
| Main bearings | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Displacement | 472 cubic inches (7.7 litres) |
| Bore and stroke | 4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower (net SAE) | 220 @ 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 365 ft. lbs @2400 rpm |
| Oil pressure | 35 psi |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV |
The 1973 Cadillac engines were the same as the 1972 except for a new EGR (exhaust gas recirculation system). The '73 model was now calculated by the SAE net horsepower rating.
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial chassis | 157.5 in | - | L-78 x 15 |
| Seventy-Five | 151.5 in | 251 in | |
| Sixty-special | 133 in | 232 in | |
| Eldorado | 126.3 | 222 in | |
| Calais & DeVille | 130 in | 231 in | |
| The chassis features are the same as 1972 except overall length is two inches more on Calais/DeVilles/Broughams; one inch more for Seventy-Fives; one inch less for Eldorados. | |||
1972