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:
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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.)