Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Even though it retired the Brougham range from the market in 1992, Cadillac didn't want to completely ditch the nameplate, so it made a strategic marketing move: it assigned it as a trim level for the Fleetwood range.
By 1993, Cadillac already had more front-wheel drive vehicles, which was supposed to recover customers from the premium segment. On the other hand, it didn't want to lose the customers willing to drive the old-fashioned premium cars built by General Motors. Thus, they came up with the idea of using the older, rear-wheel drive D-Body platforms previously used by the Brougham and made the Fleetwood on top of that.
The design was not that much of a revolution. In an era where most cars were switching towards biodesign cues, with long and flowing lines, the Fleetwood Brougham kept the wedged shapes. Its straight cuts and the V-shaped grille were typical for the American premium brand. With a cab-rearward design and the vertical rear C-pillars, the Fleetwood Brougham boasted a vinyl roof cover and several chromed trims that made it stand apart from its stablemates.
Inside, the Brougham boasted a lavish interior with walnut trims and leather upholstery. As expected, the rear seats offered a high level of comfort, and the small side windows enclosed in the C-pillars provided more interior light for the occupants.
Under the hood, GM planted a 5.7-liter V8 derived from the LT1 installed in the Corvette. It was paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5733 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 3800 RPM 188 HP @ 3800 RPM 185 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 300 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 407 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4 Speed |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 221 in (5613 mm) |
Width: | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/60.7 in (1,567/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.49 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |