Cadillac Fleetwood

The Cadillac Fleetwood was a model of luxury cars manufactured by the General Motors corporation from 1985 to 1996.

History
The Fleetwood was the largest and most traditional car in the Cadillac lineup. With its separate frame, rear-wheel drive and capacious seating, this was the kind of vehicle that the traditional Cadillac owner has used to define the large American luxury car. With a basic chassis that dates back at least a generation, the Fleetwood had seen continuous improvement in quality, ride and handling in recent years. Main competition came from arch rival Lincoln Town Car.

1995
Fleetwood's 5.7-liter pushrod V8 was made of cast iron, and in its latest incarnation made 260 hp and 335 ft.-lb. of torque while still propelling 21Ú2 tons to 60 mph in just over 8 seconds.

There were two models, the Fleetwood and the more richly appointed Brougham. Both had ABS and traction control as standard equipment. The traction control can be turned off when conditions warrant with a switch found in the glovebox.

The suspension had an electronically controlled self-leveling feature to accommodate large loads in the rear seat and trunk. 

Among the comfort and convenience features, an antilockout system made it nearly impossible to lock the doors if the key is in the ignition switch. A 3-channel garage door opener, powered by the car's electrical system, was built into the overhead console. A power drain monitor turns off any light left on inadvertently after 10 minutes to prevent discharging the battery. This system lets you roll up the windows, close the sunroof and/or listen to the radio for 10 minutes after the engine has been shut off and the key removed.