Cadillac Sixty Special XI (C-body) gallery (1987–1993)
Full-size front-wheel-drive luxury sedan Cadillac Sixty Special built on the long-wheelbase GM C-body platform featuring advanced engineering solutions.
The 11th generation Cadillac Sixty Special was produced from 1987 through 1993 on GM's front-wheel-drive C-body platform. Featuring a 5-inch (127 mm) wheelbase extension over standard DeVille/Fleetwood sedans, it offered maximum rear passenger comfort and legroom. For its final 1993 model year, it was marketed as a standalone nameplate simply titled Cadillac Sixty Special. The exterior design incorporates distinctive body proportions, sharp character lines, and an iconic front grille featuring the brand's emblem. The exterior design incorporates distinctive body proportions, sharp character lines, and an iconic front grille featuring the brand's emblem.
Under the hood sat longitudinal V8 engines: a 4.5-liter V8 initially, replaced in 1991 by a 200-horsepower 4.9-liter L26 V8 paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard features included 22-way power adjustable dual comfort front seats designed with Italian leather styling and active suspension damping. Standard and optional equipment included advanced active and passive safety systems, multi-zone climate control, and upgraded interior electronics. Standard and optional equipment included advanced active and passive safety systems, multi-zone climate control, and upgraded interior electronics.