Like the Fleetwood sedan, the Seventy-Five limousine switched to front-drive. The rear-drive version was dropped. To create the new limousine, a C-car platform (same as DeVille/Fleetwood) and coupe body were stretched almost two feet. Even so, the modern edition was more than two feet shorter than the old rear-drive, and weighed 1200 pounds less. Powertrain was the same as DeVille/Fleetwood: a transverse-mounted 4.1 liter V-8 and four-speed overdrive automatic. Rear control panels let passengers unlock the back doors, adjust climate, and control the stereo unit. The basic limousine still carried eight passengers, and a seven-passenger formal version appeared later in the model year. Fleetwood Seventy-Five limousines had power-operated mirrors, but other standard equipment similar to Fleetwood sedans. A matching formal Cabriolet vinyl roof was available. Aluminum alloy wheels were made standard on limos.

STYLE

ModelSeries NumberBody/Style NumberBody Type SeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Fleetwood Limousine (V8)6CH234-door Limo8$32,6403543 lb405
Fleetwood Limousine (V8)6CH334-door Formal limousine7N/A3642 lb

ENGINES

FeatureBasic Gasoline EngineOptional Diesel Engine
Type90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement249 cu. in. (4.1 liters350 cu. in. (5.7 liters
Bore & stroke3.47 x 3.31 in.4.06 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio8.5:122.7:1
Brake horsepower135 at 4400 R.P.M.105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearingsFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulic
Fuel supplyFuel injectionFuel injection
ManufacturerCadillacOldsmobile

CHASSIS

FeatureFleetwood
Wheelbase110.8 in.
Overall length195.0 in.
Height55.0 in.
Width71.7 in.
Front Tread60.3 in.
Rear Tread59.8 in.
Standard TiresP205/75R14 SBR WSW

DRIVETRAIN

FeatureFleetwood
TransmissionFour-speed overdrive automatic (THM440-T4
Gear Ratio(1st) 2.92:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.38:1
Standard final drive ratio2.97:1 except with diesel, 3.06:1
Steeringrack-and-pinion
Front suspensionMacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionindependent struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar, electronic level control
Brakesfront disc, rear drum
Disc dia.10.25 in.
Drum dia.8.9 in.
Fuel tank18 gal

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

FeatureFleetwood Limousine
AstroroofN/A
Electronic cruise control$185
Controlled-cycle wiper systemN/A
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors$165-$215
Automatic door locks$162
Remote-locking fuel filler door$59
Garage door opener$140
Illuminated entry system$76
Memory driver's seatN/A
Six-way power passenger seat$225
Power driver's seatback reclinerN/A
Power passenger seatback recliner$90
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seatN/A
Leather-trimmed steering wheel$99
Tilt/telescope steering wheel$184
Power trunk lid release and pull-down$80-$120
Power trunk release only$40
Theft deterrent system$190
Twilight Sentinel$79
Dimming Sentinel$93-$128
Trumpet horn$38
Electric remote-control outside mirrorsN/A
Twin lighted vanity mirrors$140
Automatic day/night mirror$80
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player$299
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system$895
Electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB 
CB radio$278
Electronic-tuning radio with cassette and rear control$475
Triband antenna$50
Firemist or Pearlmist paint$235
Door edge guards$19-$29
License frames, each$14
Front license bracketNC
Leather seating area$515-$680
Carpeted front rubber floor mats$43-$45
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats$25
Trunk mat$26
Aluminum wheelsstd.
Locking wire wheels 
Puncture-sealing tires 

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