1989 CADILLAC BROUGHAM

BROUGHAM SERIES 6D

The traditional rear drive Brougham for 1989 was identified by its restyled grille and front-end panel molding. The header molding no longer had an embedded script. The Cadillac script was now located on the grille. The premier formal padded roof option was offered in five new colors for a total of 12 choices. The Brougham interior included Cadillac's new carpeted and reversible floor mats with a retention device. A 100-amp generator was standard. New standard features consisted of a controlled cycle wiper system, cruise control electronic level control, electrically powered chrome outside mirrors, trumpet horn and a power trunk lid release.

I. D. DATA

The 1989 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 code was as follows:

First digit	"1"	represented the manufacturing country (United States)
Second digit	"G"	represented General Motors
Third digit	"6"	represented Cadillac
Fourth digit	"D"	Brougham car line
Fifth digit	"W"	Brougham series identification
Digits six and seven	"69"	represent the body style: four-door sedan
Eighth digit	"Y"	307 cu. in. V-8 engine
Ninth digit	"?"	a check digit
Tenth digit	"K"	represents the model year, 1989
Eleventh digit	-	represents the assembly plant
Digits 12-17	-	the production sequence: 700000 and up

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Brougham	6D	W69	4-dr Sedan	$25,699	4190 lb	28,926
Brougham D'Elegance	6D	W69	4-dr Sedan	$-	- lb	12,212

ENGINE DATA

Type	90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, cast iron block and cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement	307 cu. in. (5.0 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.8 in. x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio	8.0:1
Brake horsepower	140 @ 3200 rpm
Torque	346 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel supply	Four-barrel carburetor

TECHNICAL DATA

Model	Wheelbase	Overall length	Height	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Standard Tires
Brougham	121.5 in.	221 in	56.7 in.	76.5 in.	61.7 in.	60.7 in.	Michelin P225/75R15

Transmission	Steering	Ratios	Front Suspension	Rear Suspension	Brakes	Body construction	Fuel Tank
THM 200-4R automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and torque converter clutch)	Power-assisted recirculating ball	15-13:1	Independent with short/long arms, coil springs direct acting shock absorbers, and link-type stabilizer bar	Coil springs with automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers	Power-assisted front disc/rear drum	Separate body on frame	25.0 US Gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Anti-lock braking, $749.25
engine block heater, $45
heavy duty ride package, $120
Trailer Towing package, $299
wire wheels, $1,000
Option Package B, includes door edge guards, carpeted front and rear floormats, six-way power passenger seat adjuster, trunk mat: $385.
Option Package C, includes items from Package B plus illuminated vanity mirrors, rear sail panel reading lamps, power trunk lid pull down, Twilight Sentinel: $743

CONVENIENCE/APPEARNACE OPTIONS

Accent striping, $75
Astroroof, $1355.
California emissions and testing, $100
Coachbuilder delete package, $389
Rear window defogger, $195
Brougham d'Elegance cloth, $2,286
Brougham d'Elegance leather, $2,846
Automatic door locks, $185
Remote release fuel filler door, $65
Gold ornamentation package $395
Heavy-duty coachbuilder/livery package, $299
Heavy-duty ride package [incl. with livery package, trailer towing package], $120
Leather seating area [without d'Elegance option], $560
Automatic day/night mirror, $80
Firemist paint, $240
Base radio with cassette tape player, $309
Power passenger seat recliner, $95-$410
Premier formal vinyl roof, $1195
Leather-trimmed steering wheel, $115
Theft deterrent system, $225
Wire locking wheel discs, $445.
Wire wheels, $1000.

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