Cadillac history 1987

1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL

The Sixty Special was created by giving a five-inch wheelbase extension and additional amenities to the d'Elegance model. The new Sixty Special had such exclusive features as rear passenger compartment footrests, rear overhead console, anti-lock brakes and a full vinyl top. The Sixty Special's wider sail panels gave it a more formal look.

FLEETWOOD SEVENTY FIVE LIMOUSINE

Both the front and rear styling of the limousine and formal limousine was revised for 1987. A new grille, header molding and composite headlights with wraparound bezel and cornering lamps were used. Rear styling now featured elongated quarter extensions against which the tail lamps, bumper and bumper trim fascia fit flush. Also new was a grooved six-inch wide rocker molding made of a stainless steel/aluminum composite with a single-rib accent grove. For 1987, new hydro-elastic engine mounts were used to further isolate powertrain vibration.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Fleetwood d'Elegance	6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$26104	3421 lb
Fleetwood Sixty Special	6C	S69	4-door Sedan	6	$34850	3408 lb
Fleetwood 75	6C	H23	4-door Limousine	8	$36510	3678 lb
Fleetwood 75	6C	H33	4-door Formal Limousine	7	$36580	3798 lb

ENGINE

90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement 250.4 cu. in. (4.1 liters)
Bore & stroke: 3.47 in. x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Brake horsepower: 130 @ 4200 rpm
Torque: 200 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
Five main bearins
Hydraulic valve lifters
Digital electronic fuel injection

CHASSIS

Feature	Fleetwood Sixty Special	Fleetwood 75
Wheelbase	115.8 in	134.4 in.
Overall Length	201.7 in.	218.6 in.
Height	55.0 in.	55.0 in.
Width	71.1 in.	71.7 in.
Front Tread	60.3 in.	60.3
Rear Tread	59.8 in.	59.8 in.
Standard Tires	P205/70R14	P205/70R14

TECHNICAL

Transmission: THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch)
Steering: power-assisted rack and pinion.
Steering Ratios: 19.1:1
Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: fully independent with coil springs. Automatic level contr and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
Brakes: power front discs, rear drum
Body Construction: integral body frame
Fuel Tank: 18.0 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

(Sixty Special) Ride and handling touring package, aluminum alloy wheels

FLEETWOOD SIXTY SPECIAL CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Cellular telephone
memory seat
automatic day/night mirror
controlled cycle wiper system
rear window defogger
dimming sentinel
automatic door locks
garage door opener
illuminated entry system
electricall powered mirrors
power driver seat recliner
six-way power seat adjuster
dual comfort 45/55 seats
tilt and telescope steering wheel
trumpet horn
trunk lid release and power pull down
Twilight Sentinel
visor vanity mirrors
Delco-GM Bose symphony sound system
Delco AM stereo/FM stereo electronically tuned receiver with cassette player
universal citizens band transceiver
Cambrias cloth texture roof treatment
two-tone paint
formal cabriolet roof
digital instrument cluster
Cambrias cloth roof
wire wheel discs
aluminum alloy wheels
accent striping
door edge guards
fuel filler door remote release
leather seating areas
firemist paint
pearlmist paint
reversible front and rear floormats
leather-trimmed steering wheel
theft deterrent system
trunk mat
ride and handling package
anti-lock braking system (standard)
heavy-duty battery
engine block heater
puncture sealing tires (not aviilabi with ride and handling package)

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