1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD


PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

The Cadillac Fleetwood is a traditional rear-wheel-drive, luxury sedan that
appeals to older buyers who want a large vehicle that can seat six in
comfort.  The Fleetwood competes primarily with other rear-drive, North
American luxury sedans.


NEW FOR 1996:

* A 100-plus number memory, hands-free, voice recognition fixed or portable
  phone (new dealer-installed option - docking station in center armrest)
* New "family" of Cadillac radios, includes AM/AMAX stereo/FM stereo with
  cassette and six speakers, optional single CD in dash, or trunk-mounted
  12-disc CD changer
* Long-life engine coolant (extends service intervals to 160,000 km)
* New center armrest w/dual cupholder, coin holder, CD/cassette storage


MODELS:            Fleetwood (4-door sedan)
                   Fleetwood Brougham (4-door sedan package)


VEHICLE CLASS:     Luxury


ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Arlington, Texas


CUSTOMER PROFILE:

A high percentage are married males; largely pre-boomer age group. These
customers want a North American large luxury vehicle with a commanding
presence, which reflects their achievements and status and offers superior:
size, power, comfort and convenience. These customers are almost
exclusively domestic intenders.


PRODUCT MILESTONES:

Information not available


EXTERIOR FEATURES                                      FLEETWOOD

Antenna        Power, rear mounted                         S
Brougham Pkg.  Includes full padded vinyl roof, Fleetwood
               Brougham ornamentation, split passenger and
               driver front seat w/specific interior trim
               design, 6-way power seat adjusters, lumbar
               system, power recliner, adjustable
               headrests, storage armrest, heated front
               cushion and backs and two-position/6-way
               memory, three overhead assist handles,
               inside rear illuminated mirror, and 2.93
               performance axle ratio                      O
Glass          Solar ray, tinted                           S
Horn           Four note trumpet                           S
Mirrors        Electric, heated, dual remote control,
               body colour, foldaway                       S
Mouldings      Body side                                   S
               Door edge guards                            S
               Wide rocker chrome panel                    S
Roof           Full padded vinyl roof covering in body
               colour only                                 O
Space-Saver    Tire and cover                              S
               Full-size spare tire w/cover                O
Wheels         15" x 7" aluminum                           S
               15" x 7" chrome                             O
Windshield     Heat-reflective                             O

S - Standard Equipment.  O - Optional Equipment.



INTERIOR FEATURES                                      FLEETWOOD

Air Conditioning   Automatic controls                      S
Cargo Net          Cargo convenience net                   S
Cruise Control     Cruise control                          S
Defogger           Rear window, electric                   S
Garage Opener      Universal, 3-channel, programmable      O
Instrumentation    Digital display w/oil change and level,
                   life indicator, digital clock, trip
                   odometer, warning indicators, turn
                   signal on, door ajar                    S
Lighting           Door courtesy and warning, rear sail
                   panel reading, luggage compartment      S
Mats               Front and rear w/carpeted inserts       S
Mirrors            Visor, driver and passenger illuminated S
                   Inside rearview, electrochromic w/dual
                   reading lamps                           S
Phone              100-plus number memory, hands-free,
                   voice recognition fixed or portable
                   phone (new dealer-installed option -
                   docking station in center armrest)      O
Power              Automatic door locks                    S
                   Power windows, driver express down
                   w/lockout window feature                S
                   Remote control fuel filler door         S
                   Trunk release and pull down             S
Radio              AM/FM stereo w/seek/scan, auto reverse
                   music search cassette, clock, auto
                   tone,6 extended-range speakers          S
                   AM stereo/FM stereo, seek/scan, CD
                   and auto-reverse music search cassette
                   players, auto tone, 6 extended-range
                   speakers                                O
Seats              55/45 dual comfort w/ cloth trim, driver
                   and passenger 6-way power adjuster,
                   driver and passenger power recliners,
                   4-way headrests, centre front armrest
                   w/coinholder and dual cupholder, centre
                   rear seat armrest                       S
                   55/45 dual seats w/custom cloth trim
                   (not available w/Brougham package)      O
                   55/45 dual seats w/leather trim (not
                   available w/Brougham package)           O
Steering           Speed sensitive, variable effort        S
Steering Wheel     4-spoke design, leather wrapped and
                   tilt feature                            S
Sunroof            Electric, sliding glass panel           O
Telephone          Wiring provisions for dealer-installed
                   cellular phone                          S
Wipers             Variable intermittent                   S

S - Standard Equipment.  O - Optional Equipment.



POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL                         FLEETWOOD

Brake System       Power front disc and rear drum          S
Engine             5.7-litre SFI V8                        S
Exhaust            Dual, stainless steel                   S
Heater             Engine block                            S
Suspension         Electronic level control (soft ride)    S
Tires              P235/70Rx15" all season radial
                   white stripe                            S
Trailer Towing     3175-kg (7000-lb.) trailering package
                   includes 3.42 axle ratio, system ride
                   and handling suspension, heavy-duty
                   engine oil cooler, trailering harness
                   and heavy-duty radiator                 O
Transmission       Electronic 4-speed automatic
                   w/overdrive                             S

S - Standard Equipment.  O - Optional Equipment.



SAFETY/SECURITY                                        FLEETWOOD

Air Bags           Driver and passenger                    S
Anti-Lock Brakes   4-wheel ABS                             S
Anti-Lockout       When key left in ignition, driver's
                   door will not lock                      S
Illuminated Entry  Twilight sentinel                       S
PASS-Key II        Theft deterrent system                  S
Child Safety Locks Rear door                               S
Keyless Entry      Remote keyless entry                    S
Theft Deterrent
 System            Audible                                 S
Traction Control   Features disengage switch               S
Roadside Service   24-hour Roadside Assistance             S

S - Standard Equipment.  O - Optional Equipment.



                   TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION


CHASSIS/BODY       Separate body-frame
                   Longitudinal front engine / rear-wheel drive

BODY MATERIAL      2-sided galvanized steel (except roof)

SUSPENSION  Front  Independent, Short/Long Arm, coil spring, stabilizer bar
             Rear  Four-link, coil spring, stabilizer bar, automatic level
                   control

BRAKES             Power-assist, front disc/rear drum;
                   Bosch anti-lock brake system (ABS)

STEERING           Recirculating ball, power-assisted, variable-assist,
                   speed-sensitive


WHEELS             15" x 7" cast aluminum

TIRES              P235/70R15 Michelin XW4 all-season


ENGINE             5.7-litre "LT1" V8
Type               OHV V8
Bore x Stroke      101.66 x 88.4 mm (4.00 x 3.48")
Displacement       5735 cc (350 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio  10.0:1
Fuel, Recommended  Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction     Sequential fuel injection
Horsepower         260 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque             330 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm


TRANSMISSION       4-speed electronic automatic w/overdrive
Gear Ratios:  1st  3.06
              2nd  1.62
              3rd  1.00
              4th  0.70
          Reverse  2.29
Final Drive Ratio  2.56


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase          3085 mm (121.5")
Length             5717 mm (225.1")
Width              1982 mm ( 78.0")
Height             1451 mm ( 57.1")
Track       Front  1568 mm ( 61.7")
             Rear  1542 mm ( 60.7")


INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Leg Room
 front/rear        1079/1116 mm (42.5/43.9")
Head Room
 front/rear         984/ 994 mm (38.7/39.1")
Shoulder Room
 front/rear        1632/1626 mm (64.3/64.0")
Hip Room
 front/rear        1504/1518 mm (59.2/59.8")

 

WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weight        2017 kg (4447 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity      87L (19.2 gal.)
Passenger Seating  3/3
Trunk Volume       598 L (21.1 cu.ft.)
Liftover Height    820 mm (32.3")
Interior Volume    4131 L (145.9 cu.ft.)