Cadillac Models & History 1989

Cadillac for 1989 offered six car lines powered by V-8 engines. The Cimarron was not produced for 1989. New model highlights included longer and restyled de Ville and Fleetwood models, a more powerful Allanté and refinements in the Seville, Eldorado and Brougham. The Seville was now available in a limited edition Seville Touring Sedan (STS) form. This new model was equipped with a retuned European-feel suspension package for more precise steering control and a firmer feel of the road. The limited production Fleetwood Sixty Sedan had new front leather seats created by Italian designer Giorgelto Giugiaro that featured a split frame design with triple lumbar support. The Allanté received a substantial power boost to 200 horsepower that made it capable of 0-60 acceleration in less than 8.5 seconds. New comfort and convenience features available in 1989 included an express-down driver’s window, electrochromic inside rearview mirror, ElectriClear windshield and an oil life indicator.

Cadillac’s 4.5 liter digitally fuel-injected V-8 was the powerplant for the de Ville, Fleetwood, Seville, and Eldorado models. Cadillac claimed its cars, capable of 0-60 mph in less than 10 seconds, were the fastest domestically produced luxury cars available.

CHASSIS

Model Wheelbase Overall length Height Width Front Tread Rear Tread Standard Tires
Coupe de Ville 110.8 in. 202.3 in 55.0 in. 72.5 in. 60.3 in. 59.8 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Fleetwood coupe 110.8 in. 202.3 in 55.0 in. 72.5 in. 60.3 in. 59.8 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Sedan de Ville 113.8 in. 205.3 in 55.0 in. 72.5 in. 60.3 in. 59.8 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Fleetwood sedan 113.8 in. 205.3 in 55.0 in. 72.5 in. 60.3 in. 59.8 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Sixty Special 113.8 in. 205.3 in 55.0 in. 72.5 in. 60.3 in. 59.8 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Seville 108.0 in. 191.4 in 53.7 in. 71.7 in. 59.9 in. 59.9 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Seville Touring 108.0 in. 191.4 in 53.7 in. 71.7 in. 59.9 in. 59.9 in. Goodyear Eagle GT+4 P215/65R15
Eldorado 108.0 in. 190.8 in 53.7 in. 70.9 in. 59.9 in. 59.9 in. Michelin P205/70R15
Allanté 99.4 in. 178.6 in 52.2 in. 73.5 in. 60.4 in 60.4 in. Goodyear Eagle VL P225/55VR16
Brougham 121.5 in. 221 in 56.7 in. 76.5 in. 61.7 in. 60.7 in. Michelin P225/75R15

SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

Engine V8 273cc (4.1L) V8 307cc (5.0L)
Crankcase 5 qt 4 qt
Crankcase with new filter 5 qt 5
AutomaticTransmission after draining 13 pt 10.6 pt
Drive Axle NA 4.25 pt
Fuel tank 18.8 gal(US) 25.0 gal(US)
Cooling with heater 12.1 qt 15.2 qt
Cooling with A/C 12.1 qt 15.2 qt
Heavy duty Cooling NA NA

GASOLINE ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECS

Engine V.I.N Code 5 Y
Engine type V8-273cc (4.5L) V8-307cc (5.0L)
Fuel delivery DFI 4 bbl
Manufacturer Cadillac Oldsmobile
Original Spark plug R44LTS6 FR3LS6
Gap 0.060 in. 0.060 in.
Distributor Electronic Electronic
Ignition timing (BTDC) See underhood sticker See underhood sticker
Intake valve opens (BTDC) See underhood sticker See underhood sticker
Fuel pump pressure 12-14 5½-6½
Idle speed See underhood sticker See underhood sticker

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR SPECS

Part # 1101302 1101304 1101490
Field current @ 12 V 4-4.5 4-4.5 4-4.5
Output 94 amps 94 amp 120 amp
Regulator Solid state Solid state Solid state
Volts @ 75° 13.8-14.8 13.8-14.8 13.8-14.8

GENERAL ENGINE SPECS

Engine V.I.N Code 5 Y
Engine type V8-273cc(4.5L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Manufacturer Cadillac Oldsmobile
Fuel delivery DFI 4 bbl
Horsepower 155@4200 140@3200
Torque 240@2800 255@2000
Bore x Stoke 3.622 x 3.307 3.800 x 3.385
Compression Ratio 9.1:1 7.9:1
Oil pressure 37 psi@1500 RPM 30-45 psi@1500 RPM

CRANKSHAFT SPECS

Engine type V8-273cc(4.5L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Main Brg Journal Dia. 2.6776-2.6786 2.4988-2.4998 (No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 2.4985-2.4995)
Main Brg Oil Clearance 0.0016-0.0039 (No. 1: 0.0008-0.0031″) 0.0005-0.0021
Shaft End-play 0.010-0.070 0.0035-0.0135
Thrust on No. 3 3

CONNECTING ROD SPECS

Engine type V8-273cc(4.5L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Journal Dia. 2.052-2.054 2.1238-2.1248
Oil Clearance 0.0005-0.0028 0.0004-0.0033
Side Clearance 0.008-0.020 0.006-0.020

PISTON AND RING SPECS

Engine type V8-273cc(4.5L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Piston-Bore Clearance 0.0008 0.00075-0.00175
Ring Side Clearance: Top Compression 0.0016-0.0037 0.0018-0.0038
Ring Side Clearance: Bottom Compression 0.0016-0.0037 0.0018-0.0038
Ring Side Clearance: Oil Control None (side sealing) 0.001-0.005
Ring Gap: Top Compression 0.015-0.024 0.009-0.019
Ring Gap: Bottom Compression 0.015-0.024 0.009-0.019
Ring Gap: Oil Control 0.010-0.050 0.015-0.055

VALVE SPECS

Engine type V8-273cc(4.5L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Seat Angle 45° 45°(exhaust 31°)
Face Angle 44° 44°(exhaust 30°)
Spring Test Pressure intake: [email protected]; exhaust: [email protected] 187 lb @ 1.27
Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Intake 0.0010-0.0030 0.0010-0.0027
Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Exhaust 0.0010-0.0030 0.0015-0.0032
Stem Diameter: Intake 0.3410-0.3420 0.3425-0.3437
Stem Diameter: Exhaust 0.3410-0.3420 0.3420-0.3427

TORQUE SPECS

Engine type V8-273cc(4.1L) V8-307cc(5.0L)
Cyl. Head Bolts 90 ft.lb 130 ft. lb
Rod Brg Bolts 22 ft.lb 18 ft. lb (Plus rotate 70°)
Main Brg Bolts 85 ft.lb 80 ft. lb (Rear main: 120)
Crankshaft Damper or Pulley Bolt Press fit 200-310 ft. lb
Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts 70 ft.lb 60 ft. lb
Intake Manifold 40 ft. lb
Exhaust Manifold 18 ft.lb 25 ft. lb

CARBURETOR SPECS

Carb ID 17086008 (E4MC) 17086008 (E4MC)
Float Level 1132 in. 14/32 in
Air Valve Spring 1/2 turn 1/2 turn
Pump Rod fixed fixed
Primary Vacuum Break 0.142 in/25° 0.142 in/25°
Secondary Vacuum Break 0.278 in/43° 0.278 in/43°
Choke Rod 14° 14°
Choke Unloader 0.220 in/35° 0.220 in/35°
Fast Idle Speed See underhood decal

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS

Feature Eldorado Full size Seville
Caster Range 1-5/16°P to 3-5/16°P 2°P-4°P 1½°P-3½°P
Caster Pref. 2-5/16°P 3°P 2½°P
Camber LH wheel Range 13/16°N to 13/16°P ½°N to ½°P ½°N to ½°P
Camber LH wheel Pref.
Camber RH wheel Range 13/16°N to 13/16°P ½°N to ½°P ½°N to ½°P
Camber RH wheel Pref.
Toe-In 3/32 in to 3/32 out 3/32 in to 3/32 out 3/32 in to 3/32 out
Steering Axis Inclination 10-19/32

HISTORICAL NOTES

1989 Cadillac Notes

  • Cadillac had 1,605 dealers at the start of the 1989 calendar year.
  • Its general manager was John D. Grettenberger.
  • Compared to the 1988 model year, Cadillac increased its market share from 2.52 percent to 2.70 percent.
  • Sales increased slightly from 266,548 to 266,899.

1989 Automotive Notes

  • GM news:
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  • Chrysler news:
  • AMC news:
  • Other makes news:
  • Top American Automobile Corporations for 1989


1. General Motors3……………..,394,033
2. Ford1,745…………….,819
3. Chrysler…………973,678
4. Others………….350


  • Top model year production for 1989
Chevrolet1…………..,275,498
Ford1,…………………234,954
Pontiac…………………801,600
Oldsmobile………………533,818
Buick………………….506,787
Skyhawk…………….23,366
Skylark……………..61,540
Century……………155,532
Reatta………………..7,009
Regal…………………88,757
LeSabre………….149,572
Estate Wagon………………..,7531
LeSabre Wagon………………….2,971
Electra Wagon……………….4,560
Electra………………..83,566
Riviera……………………..21,189
Dodge…………………….481,139
Mercury…………………..294,899
Cadillac……………………….276,330
Allante…………………….3,296
Seville……………..22,909
DeVille………………..145,987
Fleetwood……………….30,749
Eldorado……………………30,925
Fleetwood Brougham……………..40,264
Plymouth………………..268,442
Chrysler…………….224,097
Lincoln………………..215,966
Avanti……………….350
Acura………………………..142,061