1992 CADILLAC BROUGHAM

• For 1992, the Brougham sedan retained its distinction as Amer­ica's longest production vehicle, but was not subject to "gas guzzler" taxes in 1992.
• Cadillac's only rear-wheel drive sedan -- again also available in d'Elegance trim (option code V4S)-- was basically a carry-over from the previous year, except that Brougham's appearance was improved by a new, more du­rabie base coat/clear coat paint process.
• The 5.0-liter V-8 coupled to the Hydra-matic 4L60 four-speed automatlc transmission with overdrive remained as the standard powertrain.
• The 5.7-liter V-8 was again optional equipment, but required when the trailer-tow­ing, Coachbuilder, or Armoring options were ordered.
• The Brougham again aiso was available with the Funeral Coach Package (option code B9Q) for attermarket conversion to funeral ser­vice.
• In this configuration, only the 5.0-liter V-8 was offered.

I. D. NUMBERS

The 1992 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 digits of the code were as follows:

First digit = "1" = manufacturing country (United States)

Second = "G” = General Motors

Third = "6" = Cadillac

Fourth & fifth = car line/series -- D/W=Brougham

Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan

Seventh = restraint code

• 1-active (manual) belts
• 2-active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
• 3-active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
• 4-passive (automatic) belts
• 5-passive (automatic) belts w/driver's side airbag

Eighth = the engine:

• “E”-L03 5.0L V-8
• “7"-L05 5.7L V-8

Ninth = check digit

10th = model year, "N" for 1992

11th = the assembly plant

The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number

Series	Body/Style	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Prod. Total
DW5	W69	4-dr. Sedan	$31740	4276 lb	13,761 Includes Broughams equipped with d’Elegance option.

ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine	Optional (standard on coachbuilders edition or Brougham w/towing package)
Type	90 degree overhead valve V-8	90 degree, overhead valve V-8
Block	Cast iron block and cylinder heads	Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Displacement	305 cu . in. (5.0 liters)	350 cu . in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.74 x 3.48 in.	4.00 x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio	9.3:1	9.8:1
Brake horsepower	170 @ 4200 rpm.	185 @ 3800 rpm
Torque	255 lb.-ft.@2400rpm.	300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Lifteres	Roller hydraulic valve lifters	Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Injection	Throttle body fuel injection	Throttle body fuel injection

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	121.5 in.
Overall Length	221.0 in.
Height	57.4 in.
Width	76.5 in.
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	Uniroyal P225/75R15.

TECHNICAL

Transmission	THM 4L60 four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes torque converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted recirculating ball
Front suspension	Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and link-type stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension	Four link, coil springs w/automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Brakes	Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system -- Bosch II ABS
Body Construction	Separate body on frame,
Fuel Tank	25.0 gals.

OPTIONS

• 5.7-liter V-8 $250.
• V4P Trailer Towing pkg, $550.
• Opt. Pkg. B $325
• Opt. Pkg. C $685
• Opt. Pkg. C (d'Elegance) $360
• Astroroof $1,550
• Coachbuilder Pkg. $295
• Funeral Coach Pkg. ($1,680 credit)
• d'Elegance Cloth int, $1,875
• d'Elegance Leather int. $2,445
• Gold Ornamentation Pkg. $395
• Leather Seating (d'Elegance) $570
• Auto Day/Night Mirror $110
• Firemist Paint $240
• Radio w/CD & Cassette $396
• Full Vinyl Roof $925
• Locking Wire Wheel Discs $445
• Wire Wheels $1,000

HISTORICAL NOTE

• Cadillac's model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
• Based on sales ot 214,176 automobiles in 1992 (vs. 213,288 the year before), Cadillac's share of the U.S. market remained at 2.61 percent.
• A 1993 Allante convertible was selected as the pace car for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.

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