Differing mainly in dimensions from DeVille and Fleetwood, carrying the new crosshatch grille, limos could not have the diesel engine option. Both standard and Formal Limousine models included a dual accessory panel so rear passengers could adjust the climate control and power windows. The formal edition held a sliding glass partition, with seating for seven. Standard limos held eight. Interiors came in dark blue Heather cloth, or black in the back. All carried two fold-down auxiliary seats.

STYLE

Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
6CB472-door Coupe6 $15,777 / 15,9423854 / 4069 lb62,724 (total includes the 2-door DeVille)
6CB694-door Sedan6$16,190 / 16,3553884 / 4115 lb86,991 (total included the 4-door DeVille)
6DF234-door Sedan8$24,4644629 lb1,200
6DF334-door Formal Limousine7$25,3234717 lb
6DZ90Commercial Chassis N/AN/AN/A

Figures before the slash are for V-6 engine, after slash for variable-displacement gas V8-6-4. A diesel V-8 was also available on DeVille/Brougham/Eldorado. By late spring 1981, prices rose on all except Eldorado: Seville reached $23,000 for the diesel, Coupe DeVille $14,345, Brougham sedan $17,420.

ENGINES

FeatureStd. BroughamOpt. Brougham & Std. LimousineCommercial
Type90-degree, overhead valve V-6. Cast iron block and head90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head90-degree, overhead valve variable-displacement. Cast iron block and head
Displacement252 cu. in. (4.1 liters)350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)368 cu. in. (6.0 liters)
Bore & stroke3.965 x 3.40 in.4.057 x 3.385 in.3.80 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio8.0:122.5:18.2:1
Brake horsepower125 at 3800 R.P.M.105 at 3200 R.P.M.150 at 3800 R.P.M.
Torque210 lbs.-ft. at 2000 R.P.M.200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.265 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearingsFourFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulicHydraulic
Fuel supply4-bbl. carburetorFuel injection4-bbl carburetor
ManufacturerBuickOldsmobile-
VIN code4N6

CHASSIS

Wheelbase121.4 in.
Overall length221.0 in.
Height 56.7 in.
Width76.5 in. max.
Front Tread61.7 in.
Rear Tread60.7 in.
Standard TiresP215/75R15 SBR wide WSW

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionTurbo Hydra-matic transmission, column shift.
Gear ratios for Brougham & limo V8-368(1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Other three-speed models(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Four-speed automatic in Brougham w/V-6(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1: (4th) 0.667:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio(Brougham) 2.41:1 except w/V-6, 3.23:1; (limos) 3.08:1
Steeringrecirculating ball (power assisted
Suspensionsame as 1980.
Brakesfront disc, rear drum
Fuel tank(Brougham) 24.6 gal. exc. diesel, 27 gal. and V-6, 25 gal.; (limos) 24.6 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

4.1-liter gas V-6 engine$165 credit
5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine (N/A limo.$325-$351
California emission equipment$46-$182
Engine block heater$22
100-amp alternator$41
Heavy-duty cooling$59
Limited slip differentialBrougham/limo: $86
Electronic level controlBrougham: $173
Heavy-duty ride packageBrougham: $270
Trailering pkg.$59-$100

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

Brougham d'Elegance cloth seating$1066
Brougham d'Elegance leather seating$1536

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof (N/A on limo.$1058
Controlled-cycle wiper system (limo$45
Rear defogger, grid-type$134-$175
Automatic door locks$129
Garage door opener$125
Illuminated entry system$67
Memory driver's seat$169
Power river's seat recliner$130
Power passenger seat recliner (Brougham)$71
Leather-trimmed steering wheel$79
Tilt/telescope steering wheel$147
Power trunk lid release and pull-down (limo)$96
Theft deterrent system$157
Twilight Sentinel (limo)$65
Guidematic headlamp control$78
Trumpet horn$28
Thermometer on left mirror$35
Electric remote mirrors w/thermometer on left (limo)$99
Twin lighted vanity mirrors$116
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player$195
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player and CB$480
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette$281
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette and CB$547
Rear-control electronic tuning radio with 8-track (limo)$398
Firemist paint$208
Door edge guards$16-$24
License frames, each$11
Leather seating area$439-$595
Carpeted front rubber floor mats$35-$38
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats$20
Trunk mat$16
Locking wire wheels (Brougham)$755
Locking wire wheel covers$266-$328
Puncture-sealing tires$106

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