Cadillac Fleetwood: Features, Specs, Pricing

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If you’re down with O.P.P., then in the 90s, the car to have was the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. You could slide in, hang an elbow, and glide through the streets of Louisville. The ’91 Fleetwood brought a cool, smoothness that told the world you were in the know. With its 4.9-liter V8 under the hood, spacious interior, and impressive torque rating, the 1991 Fleetwood raised the game for front-wheel drive luxury cars that also offered a satisfying rumble under the hood.

Making Its Mark

With origins that trace to the 1930s, the Fleetwood has been a part of Cadillac’s legacy for decades. As we know it today, the popular Fleetwood is a full-size luxury car that ran from 1976 to 1996 with various engine and powertrain upgrades along the way.

Available as a 4-door sedan or 2-door coupe, this Cadillac sedan made its mark by delivering a smooth ride you associate with Cadillac. This was in part due to its 4-speed automatic transmission. If you are looking to get into one of our used Cadillac cars for sale, stop by our dealership near Louisville.

What Was On the Window Sticker?

Still popular today among Cadillac enthusiasts and vintage car lovers, the 1991 Fleetwood offered refinement and responsiveness as well as the roomiest interior of any front-wheel-drive car at the time. The Computer Command Ride was a speed-sensing suspension system that would electronically fine-tune the driver experience while making city driving silky smooth.

• Model years: 1985–1993
• Engine: 350 cu. in. (5.7 L) LT1 V8
• Transmission: 1990–1993 4T60E
• Horsepower: 260
• Torque: 330 lb⋅ft
• Starting MSRP: $30,000+
• Length: 1991–92 2-door: 202.6 in (5,146 mm)
• Length: 1990–92 4-door: 205.6 in (5,222 mm)
• Width: 1991–92: 73.4 in. (1,864 mm)
• Curb Weight: 3,500–3,900 lbs. (1,588–1,769 kg)
• Computer Command Ride

The 1991 Fleetwood was engineered to give drivers a supple ride around town while also being a sturdy highway cruiser. The Computer Command Ride system made this Cadillac sedan easy to park while also being stable at higher speeds, thanks to the power-assisted steering.

The tufted-button interior also boasted leading refinements, such as automatic power door locks, American Walnut trim, electronic cruise control, and a fuel data center. It’s no wonder why we still find many of these features today on new Cadillac cars for sale at Quantrell Cadillac.

Between 1985 and 1992, the Cadillac Fleetwood would be a front-wheel-drive model. Before this, the popular Fleetwood Brougham was a rear-wheel-drive car.

In the late 80s, the Fleetwood Series 75 had a longer wheelbase and stretched to an impressive 134.4 inches. To see how the Cadillac Fleetwood has evolved into the Cadillac vehicles of today, visit our Cadillac dealer Louisville drivers love to view a full inventory.

How Long Is a Cadillac Fleetwood?

The Cadillac Fleetwood came in a variety of lengths, depending upon the model year. The impressive length of the Fleetwood is what gave it such a roomy interior with plenty of legroom and cargo space. The Fleetwood’s truck was also larger than the DeVille’s. When you needed a luxury sedan to transport you in style and comfort, the answer was one of the following Fleetwood models:

• 1985–86: 195.0 in. (4,953 mm)
• 1987–88: 196.5 in. (4,991 mm)
• 1989 2-door: 202.3 in. (5,138 mm)
• 1989 4-door: 205.3 in. (5,215 mm)
• 1990 2-door: 202.7 in. (5,149 mm)
• 1991–92 2-door: 202.6 in. (5,146 mm)
• 1990–92 4-door: 205.6 in. (5,222 mm)

The second-generation Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan that ran from 1993 to 1996 made a statement on the road by being an impressive 225 inches long.

What Was the Last Year of the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham?

The rear-wheel-drive Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham ended its model run in 1985. From here, the Fleetwood would be a front-wheel-drive vehicle powered by an Oldsmobile-sourced 307 cubic inch (5.0 L) V8 in the Fleetwood Brougham. In 1993, the Fleetwood made history by returning to being a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. For enthusiasts and history lovers, the Fleetwood was also available with a Brougham package of options that included a six-way driver’s seat memory, a full vinyl top, and instrument panel badging.

What Is a Cadillac Fleetwood?

The Cadillac Fleetwood is a luxury car model manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors between 1976 and 1996. There were many different engine and powertrain options offered throughout its model run. One of the most popular models to come out of this lineup was the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood because the engine was increased to the 4.9 L HT-4900, which delivered more power and responsiveness while still providing the smooth acceleration you want in a Cadillac vehicle.

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