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1991 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Two Fleetwoods were available: The Fleetwood and the Fleetwood Sixty Special.
FLEETWOODFLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL
As in previous years, much of what was updated on deVille models also found its way into the Fleetwood coupe and sedan.

This included the 4.9-liter V-8, rated at 200 horsepower, and 4T60-E four-speed auto­matic transmission with overdrive, viscous converter clutch, and electronic shift control.

Deviating from the updates list­ed in the deVille listing, Fleetwood models received Com­puter Command Ride as standard equipment, the previously optional electrochromic automatic day/night mirror as standard, and cast aluminum lace wheels as an option.

Inside, again deviating from deVille updates, was a new White Sierra Grain Leather color was added to the seven colors available in sedans and six in coupes.

Also new was darker stained American Walnut wood appiiqués and the optional Custom Seating Package including driver memory seat and driver/passenger seats power recliners.

Outside, again, different from the deVille refinements, was the bodyside inserts with integral Fleetwood lettering replac­ing the previously seen script on rear quarter panels.

Cadillac's limited production, executive class sedan mimicked the updates of the Fleetwood coupe and sedans.

Unique to the sixty special sedan was its new body style designator: 6CG69, Sixty Special plaque on the rear quarter panels, Sixty Special nameplate replacing previously used engine plaque at the rear, and the optional Ex­press-Open Astroroof.

Updates included a new standard front seat armrest that included a cupholder, coinholder and storage for CDs.

The power front floor storage drawer formerly offered was eliminated to accommodate rear climate control outlets.

With the new 4.9-liter V-8 and 4T60-E transmission, the Sixty Spe­cial's final drive ratio was 2.73:1.

Also, the 4.9-liter V-8 featured the improved CS144 Generation II alternator that provided a higher power output. The 140-amp alternator provided increased air flow and could withstand higher temperature oper­ation.

The leather interior of the Sixty Special was styled by famed Italian designer Giugiaro of Milan. The hand-crafted leather was offered in three color choices.

A six-position memory feature was added as standard to the front seats, which had 22 power ad­justments.

Also, the Sixty Special's wiper system was refined to provide a wider clearing pattern with less blade chatter and greater resistance to snow and ice fatigue.

Eleven exterior color selections were available in 1991.

I. D. NUMBERS
The 1991 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:
The first digit "1," represented the manufacturing country (United States)
The second, "G" represented General Motors.
The third, "6," represented Ca­dillac
The fourth and fifth represented the car line/series, C/B=Fleetwood, C/G=Fleetwood Sixty Special
Digit six represents the body style: 5=four-door sedan
Digit seven identities the restraint code: 1=active (manual) belts, 3=active (manual) belts w/driver's side airbag, and 4=passive (automatic) belts.
The eighth digit identifies the engine: "B"=­L26 4.9L V-8
A check digit follows.
The 10th digit represents the model year, "M" for 1991.
The eleventh digit represents the assembly plant.
The remaining six digits identify the produc­tion sequence number.

ModelSeriesBody/StyleBody TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
FleetwoodCB1B472-dr. Coupe$346753594 lbdeVille/Fieetwood coupe producton totaled 12,134 with no further breakout available
FleetwoodCB5B694-dr. Sedan$349253676 lbdeVille/Fleetwood sedan production totaled 135,776 with no further breakout available.
Fleetwood Sixty SpecialCG5G694-dr. Sedan$383253707 lbdeVille/Fleetwood sedan production totaled 135,776 with no further breakout available.

ENGINE
Type90-degree overhead valve V-8
BlockAluminum block
Cylinderscast iron cylinder liners
Headcast iron cylinder heads
Displacement300 cu. in. (4.9 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.62 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio9.5:1
Bhp200@4100 rpm
Torque275 lb.-ft.©3000 rpm
LiftersRoller hydraulic valve lifters
InjectionSequential port fuel injection

CHASSIS
FeatureCoupeSedan
Wheelbase110.8 in (2814 mm)113.8 in. (2891 mm)
Overall Length202.6 in. (5146 mm)205.6 in. (5222 mm)
Height54.9 in. (1394 mm)55.2 in. (1402 mm)
Width73.4 in. (1864 mm)73.4 in. (1864 mm)
Front Tread60.3 in. (1632 mm)60.3 in. (1532 mm)
RearTread59.8 in. (1519 mm)59.8 in. (1519 mm)
Standard TiresMichelin P205/70R15

TECHNICAL
Transmission4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front Suspensionindepen­dent Macpherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers~integrai-in strut and Computer Command Ride and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspensionfully independent with coil springs. automatic level control and Computer Command Ride
BrakesPower assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system
Body Constructionintegral body-frame
Fuel Tank18.0 gal.

OPTIONS
Security Pkg.$295 Cold Weather Pkg.$369
Custom Seating Pkg.$425 Astroroof$1,550
Gold Ornamen­tation Pkg.$395 Leather Seating$570
Delco-Bose Sound Syst.$575 Delco-Bose Sound Syst. w/CD$872.

HISTORICAL NOTE
Cadillac's model year production totaled 220,284 compared with 268,698 the year previous.
Based on sales at 213, 288 automobiles in 1991 (vs. 258,168 the year before).
Cadillac's share of the U.S. market was 2.61 percent com­pared with 2.78 percent in 1990.

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