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Cadillac Brougham

Cadillac Brougham
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The official data lists 7 versions of the Cadillac Brougham (1987–1992), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987–1992
Markets
United States
Engines
5.0 L to 5.7 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Cadillac Brougham?

The Cadillac Brougham was a full-size luxury sedan sold in the United States from 1987 to 1992. It carried Cadillac’s traditional large-car character, with a roomy cabin and formal styling. In the range, it represented a classic kind of American luxury sedan, built around space and a relaxed presence on the road.

The Brougham name had previously been used for the Fleetwood Brougham. The model used Cadillac’s D-body platform, retaining a traditional layout as the maker’s other large sedans took different directions.

Generations

The single generation ran from 1987 to 1992 on the D-body platform. A facelift brought revised styling for 1990. The Brougham’s run ended after 1992.

Engines and power

In the United States, the Brougham was offered with petrol engines ranging from 5.0 L to 5.7 L. The range included seven versions across its model years.

How economical is the Cadillac Brougham?

In the United States, the EPA gives the Brougham a best combined rating of 18 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km on the EPA measure. Test procedures differ between the EPA in the United States, WLTP or NEDC in Europe, and the 5-cycle method in Canada, so figures from different markets are not directly equivalent.

Questions and answers

What years was the Cadillac Brougham sold?

The Brougham was sold from 1987 to 1992.

What engine sizes were available?

Its US petrol range covered 5.0 L to 5.7 L.

What is its best combined EPA fuel economy?

The best listed combined rating is 18 MPG.

How many generations did it have?

It had one generation, running from 1987 to 1992.

Brougham single generation (1987–1992)

Cadillac Brougham single generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: D-body · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1992(GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1991(GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1991(350 V8) (GUZZLER) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1988–1990(307) (FFS), CLKUP · (GM-OLDS) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990(350 V8) (GUZZLER) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1987(307) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.