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 9.10 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 23.50 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 9.10sec 1989 60 Special Sedan
Average 0–60 12.19sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.50sec @ 75.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 23.50sec 1987 Presidential Limousine
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

Across 8 verified runs, the Cadillac Fleetwood ranges from 9.10 to 23.50 seconds 0–60, with a 12.19-second average.

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Cadillac Fleetwood Performance Overview

Cadillac’s Fleetwood served as the brand’s full-size luxury flagship from 1962 to 1993, and across 8 verified tests it shows a consistent large-sedan performance profile rather than a single upward arc. Early cars in the Sixty-Second Series used naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power rated at 325 hp, with the 1962 60 Special Sedan reaching 60 mph in 10.8 seconds. In the 1971–1976 D-body era, output in tested cars ranged from 205 to 220 hp, and the 1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan improved the benchmark to 10.2 seconds.

The 1985–1992 front-wheel-drive Fleetwood period brought the widest spread in the data, with naturally aspirated HT-4100, HT-4500, and L03 V8s rated from 135 to 155 hp. At its best, the 1989 60 Special Sedan ran 0-60 in 9.1 seconds, the quickest result recorded for the model, while the 1987 Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance tested at 23.5 seconds. The final 1993 rear-wheel-drive return narrowed the focus again: the 1993 Brougham Sedan posted a 9.7-second 0-60 run and the model’s quickest quarter-mile, 17.0 seconds at 79.7 mph. In this data set spanning 1962 to 1993, Fleetwood remains exclusively gasoline powered.

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Cadillac Fleetwood 0–60 by generation

4 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
RWD 1993–1996 10.10s 9.70s — 1993 Brougham Sedan 2 The RWD generation (1993–1996) averaged 10.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1993 Brougham Sedan at 9.70 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
FWD 1985–1992 14.77s 9.10s — 1989 60 Special Sedan 3 The FWD generation (1985–1992) averaged 14.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1989 60 Special Sedan at 9.10 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 155 hp across 4.1L V8, 4.5L V8, 5.0L V8 configurations.
D-body 1971–1976 11.10s 10.20s — 1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan 2 The D-body generation (1971–1976) averaged 11.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan at 10.20 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 220 hp across 7.7L V8 configurations.
Sixty-Second Series 1961–1964 10.80s 10.80s — 1962 60 Special Sedan 1 The Sixty-Second Series generation (1961–1964) averaged 10.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1962 60 Special Sedan at 10.80 seconds. Output was 325 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations.
RWD 1993–1996
Avg 0–60 10.10s
Fastest 9.70s
Tests 2
1993 Brougham Sedan
The RWD generation (1993–1996) averaged 10.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1993 Brougham Sedan at 9.70 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
FWD 1985–1992
Avg 0–60 14.77s
Fastest 9.10s
Tests 3
1989 60 Special Sedan
The FWD generation (1985–1992) averaged 14.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1989 60 Special Sedan at 9.10 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 155 hp across 4.1L V8, 4.5L V8, 5.0L V8 configurations.
D-body 1971–1976
Avg 0–60 11.10s
Fastest 10.20s
Tests 2
1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan
The D-body generation (1971–1976) averaged 11.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan at 10.20 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 220 hp across 7.7L V8 configurations.
Sixty-Second Series 1961–1964
Avg 0–60 10.80s
Fastest 10.80s
Tests 1
1962 60 Special Sedan
The Sixty-Second Series generation (1961–1964) averaged 10.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1962 60 Special Sedan at 10.80 seconds. Output was 325 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations.
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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
9.70sec 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
10.50sec 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
9.10sec 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)
23.50sec 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
11.70sec 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
12.00sec 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
10.20sec 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
10.80sec 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

10 questions
The 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan reaches 60 mph in 9.7 seconds in the quickest recorded run. Another verified test for the same 1993 trim came in at 10.5 seconds, so published 0-60 results for the 1993 model year range from 9.7 to 10.5 seconds.
The quickest Cadillac Fleetwood on record is the 1989 60 Special Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 9.1 seconds. That makes it the fastest Fleetwood tested across all eight recorded runs, ahead of the best 1993 Brougham Sedan result of 9.7 seconds.
The fastest stock Cadillac Fleetwood is also the overall quickest one tested: the 1989 60 Special Sedan at 9.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. All eight Fleetwood tests on record are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that stock benchmark.
The rear-wheel-drive Cadillac Fleetwood refers to the 1993-1996 generation. Across two recorded tests, this generation averages 10.1 seconds from 0-60 mph, with its quickest result being the 1993 Brougham Sedan at 9.7 seconds. Both recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline sedans.
The front-wheel-drive Cadillac Fleetwood covers the 1985-1992 generation. Across three verified runs, it averages 14.77 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quickest example is the 1989 60 Special Sedan at 9.1 seconds, while that generation also includes much slower tests that raise the overall average.
The quickest D-body Cadillac Fleetwood is the 1973 60 Special Brougham d'Elegance Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 10.2 seconds. For the 1971-1976 D-body generation as a whole, the average 0-60 time is 11.1 seconds across two recorded tests.
The 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 9.7 seconds and 10.5 seconds. Across those two tests, its average comes out to 10.1 seconds. Both examples use the 185-hp, 300-lb-ft L05 V8 with rear-wheel drive.
The 60 Special Sedan is quicker on record. Its best 0-60 time is 9.1 seconds, with a 9.95-second average across two tests. The Brougham Sedan's best is 9.7 seconds, and it averages 10.1 seconds across two tests. That gives the 60 Special Sedan a 0.6-second edge in best-case acceleration.
The slowest Cadillac Fleetwood on record is the 1987 Presidential Limousine Brougham d'Elegance driven by Ronald Reagan, with a 0-60 time of 23.5 seconds. That run sits far behind the model's overall average of 12.19 seconds and shows how wide Fleetwood performance varied across body styles and uses.
Across all eight recorded Cadillac Fleetwood tests, the average quarter-mile is 18.5 seconds at 75.8 mph. The quickest Fleetwood quarter-mile on record belongs to the 1993 Brougham Sedan, which ran 17.0 seconds at 79.7 mph. Another 1993 Brougham Sedan test recorded 17.8 seconds at 78 mph.

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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