1982 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Two Fleetwoods were available this year: The Fleetwood Brougham as a 2-door coupe and a 4-door sedan; and a Fleetwood Limousine as a 4-door sedan, 4-door formal limousine, and a commercial chassis.

FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM

Priced nearly $3000 higher, Brougham coupes and sedans looked similar to their DeVille brothers from the front, with the same new three-row grille made up of narrow vertical bars. Standard equipment included

a stand-up wreath and crest hood ornament
Twilight Sentinel
illuminated entry system
controlled-cycle wipers
tilt/telescope steering wheel
six-way power seat for driver and passenger

Dual Comfort 55/45 front seats held three people and were trimmed in exclusive Fleetwood design, using Heather knit with Raphael cloth inserts. Eight colors of leather were also available. The coupe carried a distinctive Elk Grain vinyl Cabriolet roof with large quarter windows and electro-luminescent opera lamps. A chrome crossover molding highlighted its forward edge.

Sedans had a small (limousine-style) back window and full Elk Grain vinyl roof, with Cadillac's wreath-and-crest insignia on the rear roof (sail) panels. A Brougham nameplate stood at the back of rear fenders. Color-keyed vaned wheel covers were new. Optional: authentic wire wheels. Brougham d'Elegance offered tufted upholstery in cloth or leather, with 50/50 Dual Comfort seats, special trim and identifying scripts, and special wheel covers to match the body color.

BROUGHAM ENGINES

Feature	Base Engine	Optional #1	Optional #2
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8	90-degree, overhead-valve V-6	90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Block	Aluminum block w/cast iron liners	Cast iron block	Cast iron block
Head	cast iron head	Cast iron head	Cast iron head
Displacement	249 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	252 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.465 x 3.307 in.	3.9565 x 3.40 in.	4.057 x 3.345 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	8.0:1	21.6:1.
Brake horsepower	125 at 4200 R.P.M.	125 at 4000 R.P.M.	105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque	190 lbs.- ft. at 2000 R.P.M.	205 lbs.-ft. at 2000 R.P.M.	200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Four	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Digital fuel injection	4-bbl.	Fuel Injection
Manufacturer	Cadillac HT-4100	Buick	Oldsmobile
VIN Code	8	4	N

FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE

While the innovative (but flawed) variable-displacement V8-6-4 engine no longer powered other Cadillacs, it remained active under limousine hoods for several more years. Fleetwood's standard limo seated eight. For an extra thousand dollars or so, the Formal limo held seven, with a sliding glass partition between compartments. A second control panel let passengers adjust temperature and power windows. Heather cloth interior came in black or dark gray-blue. Front compartment of the Formal limo was black, with black leather in seating areas.

LIMOUSINE ENGINE

Feature	Limousine	Commercial
Type	V8-6-4 Variable Displacement
Style	90-degree, overhead valve. Cast iron block and head
Displacement	368 cu. in. (6.0 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.80 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio	8.2:1
Brake horsepower	140 at 3800 R.P.M.	150 at 3800 R.P.M.
Torque	200 lbs.-ft. at 1400 R.P.M.	265 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel supply	Digital fuel injection	4-bbl. carburetor
VIN Code	9

I. D. DATA

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Fleetwood Brougham	6C	B47	2-door Coupe	6	$17,931 / 18,096	3825 lb	50,130 (total includes the 2-door DeVille)
Fleetwood Brougham	6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$18,402 / 18,567	3866 lb	86,020 (total included the 4-door DeVille)
Fleetwood Limousine	6D	F23	4-door Sedan	8	$27,961	4628 lb	1,450
Fleetwood Limousine (V8-6-4)	6D	F33	4-door Formal Limousine	7	$28,941	4718 lb	1,450
Fleetwood Limousine	6D	Z90	Commercial Chassis		N/A	N/A	N/A

FACTORY PRICE AND WEIGHT NOTE: Figures before the slash are for V-6 engine, which was actually a $165 credit option; after slash for standard gasoline V-8. Diesel V-8 was also available.

CHASSIS DATA

Feature	Brougham Coupe	Brougham Sedan	Limousine
Wheelbase	121.4 in.		144.5 in.
Overall length	221.0 in.		244.0 in.
Height	54.6 in.	56.7 in.	-
Width	76.5 in. max.
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	P215/75R15 SBR wide WSW		HR78 x 15-D wide WSW

TECHNICAL

Feature	Brougham Diesel	Brougham	Limousine
Transmission	Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic (THM350C)	Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM200-4R)	Turbo Hydra-matic (THM400)
Ratios	(1st) 2.52:1; (2nd) 1.52:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 1.94:1.	(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.667:1; (Rev) 2.07:1	(1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Standard final drive ratio	3.42:1	2.41:1 2.93:1	3.08:1
Steering	recirculating ball; power assist
Front suspension	coil springs and link stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	four-link, coil springs, elect. level control std. on limo and available on Brougham
Brakes	front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank	26 gal.	24.5 gal.	24.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

4.1 liter V-6 engine ($165 credit)
5.7 liter diesel V-8 engine ($179-$351); N/A limo
California emission equipment: (N/A)
Altitude emissions pkg.: diesel or 4.1 V-8 (NC)
Engine block heater: ($26)
100-amp alternator ($48)
Limited slip differential: ($106)
Electronic level control: Brghm ($198)
Heavy-duty ride package: Brghm ($310)

OPTION PACKAGES

Brougham d'Elegance with cloth seating ($1195)
Brougham d'Elegance with leather seating($1730).

CONVENIENCE / APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($1195); N/A on limo
Electronic cruise control ($175)
Controlled-cycle wiper system: limo ($53)
Rear defogger w/heated outside mirrors ($150-$198)
Automatic door locks ($145).
Remote-locking fuel filler door ($56)
Garage door opener ($140)
Illuminated entry system ($76).
Dual Comfort front seats w/six-way power passenger seat adjuster ($413).
Memory driver's seat ($180).
Power driver's seat recliner ($150)
Leather-trimmed steering wheel rim ($95).
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($169).
Power trunk lid release and pull-down: limo ($112).
Theft deterrent system ($179).
Twilight Sentinel: limo ($76).
Guidematic headlamp control ($93).
Trumpet horn ($35)
Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($98).
Electric remote mirrors w/thermometer on left: limo ($114)
Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($136).
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player ($225)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track and CB ($515)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and symphony sound system ($290).
Electronic-tuning radio with 8-track and rear control: limo ($430)
Triband antenna ($45)
Firemist paint ($229).
Bodyside molding ($61).
Door edge guards ($18-$27).
License frame ($13).
Leather seating area ($498-$680).
Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($41-$43); rear ($24)
Trunk mat ($20).
Locking wire wheels: Brougham ($860).
Wire wheel covers ($298-$375).
Puncture-sealing tires ($130-$175).

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