1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

• The overall length of America’s longest regular production car increased 4.1 inches to 225.1 inches, and with that change Cadillac also renamed the former Brougham sedan, now called the Fleetwood.
• The wheelbase remained as before, 121.5 inches and even the Brougham moniker was retained for an upscale option package that could be ordered for the "base” Fleetwood sedan.
• The formerly standard 5.0-liter V-8 was discontinued, and the previously optional 5.7-liter V-8 was now the powerplant for the Fleetwood series. This V-8 featured a new starter motor that turned the engine more quickly and enhanced reliability. The 5.7-liter V-8 was rated at 185 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It was paired with the 4L60 Hydra-matic four-speed automatic transmission.
• The standard axle ratio for the Fleetwood was 2.56:1 while the Brougham's was 3.08:1.
• Bosch ASRIIU traction control was standard equipment.
• The 1993 Fleetwood sedan met mandated 1997 federal standards for dynamic side impact testing, and featured dual airbags as standard equipment.
• The exterior of the Fleetwood featured larger, flush-glass design windshield and back window.
• The front view was updated with a new grille integrated into the hood.
• One-piece front and rear bumpers were nickel-chrome-plated to match the new stainless steel bodyside molding, which featured the Fleetwood name in block letters in each front door molding.
• The rear of the Fleetwood had an all-new bumper system with a gray, grooved rub strip that extended around the entire perimeter of the car.
• Bright reveal moldings surrounded the side windows with Argent Metallic window trim. Bright wheel opening moldings also featured chrome-plated stainless steel treatment.
• Snap-in rear wheel opening skirts could be easily removed.
• New aerodynamic outside rearview mirrors and flush door handles matched the body color.
• Fleetwood's aerodynamic refinements dramatically lowered its coefficient of drag from a previous reading of 0.49 to 0.36.
• Both the Fleetwood and Brougham rode on 15-inch cast aluminum wheels fitted with Michelin XW4 P235/70R15 whitewall tires. Goodyear Eagle GA tires were required when the trailer towing package (rated at 7,000 pounds) was ordered. A full-size spare was optional equipment.
• Standard were a stainless steel exhaust system and plastic, 23-gallon fuel tank.
• Fleetwood offered 20.8 cubic feet of trunk space (up .2 cubic feet over 1992).
• Interior volume was 125.2 cubic feet.
• Inside, Fleetwood offered split frame seat construction with power seat recliners as standard items.
• New indicators to aid the driver included: door ajar, oil level, oil change, and low engine coolant.
• Other new features included Power Drain Protection (exclusive to Fleetwood), which protected the battery if lights were left on by automatically shutting off lights after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• Additionally, Retained Accessory Power allowed operation of window/windshield/entertainment controls for 10 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
• The Fleetwood Brougham package included a full vinyl top (which could be deleted), sail panel badging, specific seat design with six-way driver's seat memory and heated and three-position lumbar front seats, instrument panel badging and rear seat storage armrest.
• Other packages available for the Fleetwood included Coachbuilder Limousine with a 7,200 pound capacity, Heavy-Duty Livery, and Funeral Coach.

I. D. NUMBERS

The 1993 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. The digits of the code were as follows:

• First digit = "1" = manufacturing country (United States)
• Second = "G” = General Motors
• Third = "6" = Cadillac
• Fourth & fifth = car line/series: D/W = Fleetwood
• Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan
• Seventh = the restraint code:
  • 1 = active (manual) belts
  • 2 = active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
  • 3 = active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
  • 4 = passive (automatic) belts
  • 5 = passive (automatic) belts w/driver's side airbag
• Eighth = the engine: 7 = L05 5.7L V-8
• Ninth = check digit
• 10th = model year, "P" for 1993
• 11th = the assembly plant
• The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number

Series	Body/Style	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Prod. Total
DW5	W69	4-dr. Sedan	$33990	4418 lb	31,774 (Includes Fleetwoods equipped with Brougham option)

ENGINE

Feature	Fleetwood
Type	90-degree. overhead valve V-8
Block & Head	Cast iron block and cylinder heads
Displacement	350 cu . in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.48 in.
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Brake horsepower	185 @ 3800 rpm
Torque	300 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Lifters	Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel Injection	Throttle body fuel injecton,

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	121.5 in.
Overall Length	225.1 in.
Height	57.1 in.
Width	78.0 in.
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	Michelin P235/70R15.

TECHNICAL

Transmission	THM 4L60 four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes torque converter clutch).
Steering	Power-assisted recirculating ball. speed sensitive, variable assist.
Front Suspension	Independent with short/long arms, coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Four link. coil springs w/automatic level control and direct acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
Brakes	Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system Bosch II ABS
Body Construction	Separate body on frame.
Fuel Tank	23.0 gals.

OPTIONS

• VAP Trailer Towing Pkg. $70.
• Security Pkg. $545
• Astroroof $l,550
• Coachbuilder Pkg. (N/C)
• Funeral Coach Pkg. ($1,405 credit)
• Brougham Cloth Int. $1,680.
• Brougham Leather Int. $2,250
• H.D. Livery Pkg. $150
• Leather Seating (Fleetwood) $570
• Auto Day/Night Mirror $110.
• Firemist Paint $190
• AM/FM Stereo Radio w/CD & Cassette $396
• Full Vinyl Root $925
• Full-size Spare $51.

HISTORICAL NOTE

• Cadillac's model year production totaled 225,830 compared with 233,027 the year previous.
• Based on sales of 204,159 automobiles in 1993 (vs. 214,176 the year before), Cadillac’s share of the U.S. market was 2.40 percent compared with 2.61 the year previous.

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