Cadillac history 1977

1977 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM - SERIES 6C

Billed as a car "for very special people" (whatever that meant), the shrunken Brougham had a distinctively tapered center side pillar that leaned slightly backward, as well as a custom-trimmed small back window. Rocker panel moldings were wider, too. "Fleetwood" block lettering appeared on the front fenders (just ahead of the door) and decklid. Otherwise, it looked much like DeVille's sedan in the new downsized form. A new engine was the 425 cu. in. (7.0-liter) V-8. Also new were the standard four-wheel disc brakes. So was automatic level control. Wheelbase was now identical to DeVille (121.5 inches). Broughams displayed a distinctive roof treatment in Tuxedo Grain vinyl, with opera lamps, carpeted rear footrests, and one-piece wall-to-wall carpeting. New Florentine velour upholstery fabric came in medium saffron - light gray, dark blue, medium sage green, light yellow-gold, light buckskin or claret. Smooth-finish Dover fabric was offered in black, dark blue, light buckskin or claret. Standard 50/50 front seats had individual pulldown armrests and a six-way power adjustment for the driver (two-way for passenger). The AM/FM stereo radio included a signal-seeking scanner, and was available with 23-channel CB transceiver. Brougham d'Elegance came equipped with special contoured pillow-style seats trimmed in Florentine velour cloth (in light gray, dark blue, light buckskin, or claret). Upper door jambs and inserts in door pull straps and front seatback assist straps were also Florentine cloth. Also included were three roof-mounted assist straps, turbine-vaned wheel discs, "d'Elegance" script on sail panel, and distinctive accent striping. Fleetwood Talisman was dropped.

Wheelbase: 121.5
Overall length: 221.2"
Height: 56.7"
Width: 74.6"
Front Tread: 61.7"
Rear Tread: 60.7"
Standard tire: GR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW

FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE - SERIES 6D

Newly designed Fleetwood and Fleetwood Formal Limousines continued to serve as the "flagships of the Cadillac fleet," but in sharply shrunken form. The contemporary edition was over a foot shorter and 900 pounds lighter. Large door openings allowed easy entry/exit. Automatic Climate Control could be operated from front or rear. A Dual Accessory Panel let passengers operate power windows and radio, or set temperature. Wheel covers could match any color. Both outside mirrors were remote-controlled. Upholstery choices included ark blue Florentine velour; light gray or black Dover cloth. Formal Limousines had black leather up front, plus a glass partition. Opera lamps were standard. Only 1,299 commercial chassis were turned out this year.

CHASSIS

Feature	Brougham	Limousine
Wheelbase	121.5"	144.5"
Overall length	221.2"	244.2"
Height	56.7"	56.9"
Width	76.4"	74.6"
Front Tread	61.6"	61.7"
Rear Tread	60.7"	60.7"
Standard tires	GR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW	HR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$11,546	4340	28,000
FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE
6D	F23	4-door Sedan	8	$18,193	4738	11582
6D	F33	4-door Formal Limousine	7	$18,858	4806	1,032
6D	Z90	Commercial Chassis	-	N/A	N/A	1,299

ENGINE

Feature	Base Engine	Optional Engine
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement	425 cu in. (7.0 liters)
Bore & stroke	4.082 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio	8.2:1
Brake horsepower	180 @ 4000 rpm	195 @ 3800 rpm
Torque	320 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm	320 lbs.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Main bearings	Five
valve lifters	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	4 Bbl. Carburetor	Electronic fuel-injection
VIN Code	S	T

Note: Optional engine not available on Fleetwood Limousine

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
Gear ratios: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Brougham Standard axle (final drive) ratio: 2.28:1, with 3.08:1 optional
Limo standard axle (final drive) ratio: 3.08:1
Hypoid rear axle
Steering: variable-ratio, power assisted
Front suspension: independent coil spring, link-type stabilizer
Rear Suspension: four-link drive, coil springs
Automatic level control
Body construction: ladder type frame
Limo Brakes: front disc, rear drum
Brougham Brakes: four-wheel disc
HEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank: 24 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Fuel-injected V-8 engine on Brougham ($702)
Heavy-duty cooling system ($43)
80-amp alternator ($47)
California emission equipment ($70)
Limited slip differential ($61)
High altitude pkg. ($22)
Trailering pkg. on Brougham ($90)

OPTION PACKAGES

Brougham d'Elegance ($885)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof for full vinyl roof ($938) exc. limos.
Sunroof for full vinyl roof ($742) exc. limo.
Cruise control ($111).
Controlled-cycle wipers ($30).
Rear defogger, grid-type ($83).
Six-way dual comfort power seat adjuster, passenger ($107-$138) exc. limo.
Six-way power driver's seat adjuster: limo ($99).
Power passenger 50/50 seat with six-way adjuster ($197-$248) exc. limo.
Driver's 50/50 seat recliner ($110) exc. limo.
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($109).
Automatic door locks ($101).
Illuminated entry system ($56).
Fuel monitor ($28).
Theft deterrent system ($123).
Trunk lid release and power pull-down ($61-$73).
Opera lamps: DeV ($60).
Twilight Sentinel ($51).
Guidematic headlamp control ($58).
Trumpet horn ($20)
Remote-control right mirror ($32).
Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($26).
Lighted vanity mirror ($47).
AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player limo ($254); brougham ($100).
AM/FM stereo radio w/digital display: limo ($254).
AM/FM stereo radio w/CB: limo ($386); brougham ($230).
Signal-seeking/scan AM/FM stereo radio ($156).
Seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio w/rear control: limo ($326).
Firemist paint ($153).
Bumper: ($8).
Accent stripes: Brougham ($45).
Door edge guards ($8-$12).
License frame: each ($7).
Leather seats ($235-$252).
Twin floor mats ($13-$28)
Trunk mat ($10).
Turbine-vaned wheel covers ($49)
Wire wheel covers: Brougham ($129); Limo ($176)

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