Quick answer
The 1986 Cadillac Cimarron, the latest model year on record, is 172.8″ long, 65″ wide and 52″ tall on a 101.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,575 lb. At 14.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Cadillac Cimarron generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1986 | 172.8″ | 66.1″ | 52″ | 101.2″ | 2,586 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Cimarron year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 172.8″ | 66.1″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 172.8″ | 66.1″ | 101.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Cimarron fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 782 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cimarron is lighter than 82% and narrower than 93%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 782 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65″ | 70.1″ | −5.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.2″ | 102.4″ | −1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 2,575 lb | 3,172 lb | −597 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Cimarron against its rivals
Next to the Buick Somerset, the Cimarron is the shortest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Cimarron (this car) | 1986 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 2,575 lb |
| Buick Somerset | 1987 | 180.3″ | 66.5″ | 2,529 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1986 Cimarron bigger than the 1985?
No. The 1986 and 1985 Cimarron are the same size, within half an inch and 7 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the Cimarron or the Buick Somerset?
The 1987 Buick Somerset is 7.5″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 1986 Cimarron.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Cimarron model years, 1981 to 1986. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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