Cadillac history 1980

1980 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM

Noticeable immediately on the "Cadillac of Cadillacs" was an exclusive new limousine-style, closed-in back window.
Center pillars held new electro-luminiscent opera lamps, just above the beltline.
New wheel covers with silver-colored vaned inserts contained the Cadillac wreath and crest on a dark red background.
New body trim included a distinctive wide rocker molding that continued onto the rear quarter panels.
The familiar tall chrome rear fender caps held integral marker lights.
around the corner from the vertical taillamps.
On the hood: a stand-up wreath and crest ornament.
Brougham also had chrome belt moldings.
Standard equipment included a Twilight Sentinel that turned headlamps on/off, illuminated entry system, six-way power Dual Comfort front seats, adjustable rear reading lamps, large door pull handles, and tilt/telescope steering wheel.
Brougham interiors had new biscuit sculptured seats with bolsters, with embroidered Cadillac wreath on front and rear armrests.
Upholstery was Heather knit with Raphael inserts, in slate gray, dark blue, dark green, saddle, light beige, or dark claret.
Leather seating was optional in ten shades.
At mid-year, a Brougham coupe joined the sedan.
Its cabriolet-style roof contained a coach window, plus a chrome molding across the top.
Opera lamps shined from each sail panel.
Brougham d'Elegance emphasized the privacy window treatment, with the rear quarter panel wrapping around to the small, limo-like back window.
Inside and on the sail panel was a d'Elegance script nameplate.
Standard pillow-style 50/50 Dual Comfort seats combined Heather and Raphael knits.
Leather was also available at higher cost.

FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE

Once again, the big Fleetwoods came in Limousine and Formal Limousine form, with dual accessory control panels. Interiors of the basic limo were upholstered in dark blue Heather cloth. Formal limos carried black leather upholstery up front. and either black or slate gray in back. All had two fold-down auxiliary seats. Opera lamps were now on the rear roof panels, behind the quarter windows. Deeply concave wheel covers had red inserts and Cadillac's wreath-and-crest.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
6C	B47	2-door Coupe	6	$14,971	4025 lb	2,300
6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$14,927	4092 lb	29,659
FLEETWOOD LIMOUSINE
6D	F23	4-door Sedan	8	$22,586	4629 lb	1,612
6D	F33	4-door Formal Limousine	7	$23,388	4718 lb	1,612
6D	Z90	Commercial Chassis	-	N/A	N/A	750

PRICE NOTE: Cadillac announced a series of price rises during the model year. By summer. Brougham sedan cost $15,816 and the Formal limo cost $24,714

ENGINES

Feature	Base for Brougham & Limo	Option for Brougham only
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Fuel	Gasoline	Diesel
Displacement	368 cu. in. (6.0 liters)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.80 x 4.06 in.	4.057 x 3.385 in.
Compression ratio	8.2:1	22.5:1
Brake horsepower	150 @ 3800 rpm	105 @ 3200 rpm
Torque	265 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm	205 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
Main Bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	4-Bbl Carburetor	Fuel injection
VIN Code	6	N

CHASSIS DATA

Feature	Brougham	Limousine
Wheelbase	121.4 in.	144.5 in.
Overall length	221.0 in.	244.1 in.
Height	56.7 in.	56.9 in.
Width	76.4 in
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	P215/75Rl5 SBR wide WSW	HR78 x 15-D SBR wide WSW

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models: column shift.
Gear ratios for Brougham w/V8-368: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Other models: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Standard final drive ratio: Brghm = 2.28:1; Limo = 3.08:1
Hypoid drive axle.
Steering: recirculating ball; power assisted.
Front suspension: coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension: four-link drive coil springs, electronic level control available (except limo).
Brakes: front disc, rear drum exc
Fuel tank: Brougham 20.6 gal.; Limo 25 gal. Optional 25 gal tank on Brougham
Unleaded fuel only.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine ($924)
Heavy-duty cooling system ($59)
100-amp alternator ($41-$59).
Engine block hearer ($22).
California emission equipment ($83-$250).
Limited slip differential ($86)
Heavy-duty suspension on Brougham ($270).
Electronic level control on Brougham ($169).
Trailering package ($100-$118).

OPTION PACKAGES

Brougham d'Elegance: cloth ($1062); leather ($1525).

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($1058); N/A on limo.
Cruise control ($147)
Controlled-cycle wipers on Limo ($43).
Rear defogger, grid-type ($170)
Power driver's seat recliner ($130)
Power passenger seatback recliner on Brougham ($71)
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($142)
Automatic door locks ($129)
Garage door opener ($125)
Theft deterrent system ($153)
Guidematic headlamp control ($72).
Front light monitor ($35)
Trumpet horn ($26)
Electric remote-control left mirror w/thermometer ($97)
Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($30)
Lighted vanity mirrors, pair ($112)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player ($195); w/8-track and CB ($480); w/cassette ($225); w/CB ($380); w/cassette and CB ($510)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track player, rear control on Limo ($398)
Two-tone paint on Brougham ($293)
Two-tone paint, partial Firemist on Brougham ($394)
Firemist paint ($201)
Door edge guards ($16-$24)
License frame: each ($1 1)
Leather seating area ($435-$595)
Carpeted rubber front floor mats ($35-$38); rear ($19)
Trunk mat ($15)
Locking wire wheels on Brougham ($755)
Locking wire wheel covers ($262-$320)
Puncture-sealing tires ($105)

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