Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 8 recorded runs

Cadillac Fleetwood 0–60 Times

The Cadillac Fleetwood 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Cadillac Fleetwood is the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Cadillac Fleetwood is the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance (Ronald Reagan), which took 23.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 23.50 seconds at 60.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Cadillac Fleetwood tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.19 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.50 seconds at 75.84 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.1sec 1989 60 Special Sedan
Average 0–60 12.19sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.50sec @ 75.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 23.5sec 1987 Presidential Limousine
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Across 8 verified runs, the Cadillac Fleetwood ranges from 9.1 to 23.5 seconds 0–60, with a 12.19-second average.

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Cadillac Fleetwood 0–60 times by model year

8 tests · 7 years

1993

Cadillac Fleetwood · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.40 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 79.7 mph
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
79.7 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 8
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan
#04
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.80s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.80 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 8
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan

1989

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
4.5L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 8
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan

1987

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 23.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 23.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance (Ronald Reagan)
23.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
23.50s ¼ mi @ 60.0 mph
0–60 mph
23.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
23.50 sec
Trap Speed
60.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Other
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 8
1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance (Ronald Reagan)

1985

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan
11.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 74.0 mph
0–60 mph
11.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
74.0 mph
Engine
4.1L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 8
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan

1974

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 12.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.98 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan
12.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.98s ¼ mi @ 77.1 mph
0–60 mph
12.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.98 sec
Trap Speed
77.1 mph
Engine
7.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 8
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan

1973

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
7.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 8
1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan

1962

Cadillac Fleetwood · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan
10.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.90s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.90 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
6.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan

How we verify Cadillac Fleetwood performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac Fleetwood trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Cadillac Fleetwood 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Cadillac Fleetwood performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Cadillac Fleetwood on record is the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Cadillac Fleetwood is the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance (Ronald Reagan), which takes 23.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 23.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Cadillac Fleetwood reaches 60 mph in 12.19 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.50 seconds at roughly 75.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac Fleetwood can do, not a single marketing claim.

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