1992 CADILLAC
DEVILLE
- The lineup again consisted of Coupe DeVille, Sedan DeVille, and Touring Sedan (deVille).
- All were again powered by the 4.9-liter V-8 mated to the 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
- The DeVille's V-8 received platinum tipped spark plugs with a 100,000-mile replacement interval as standard equipment.
- Other new standard items (formerly offered as optional equipment) were an electrochromic automatic day/night inside rearview mirror, six-way power adjuster for the front passenger seat, and front and rear carpeted floor mats.
- New options included brake-only traction control (available only with Computer Command Ride), which regulated tire spin during acceleration; driver's side electrochromic outside rearview mirror; and Delco-Bose Gold Series CD sound system.
- New deVille features included six exterior colors: Slate Green, Light Beige (monotone only), Taupe, Autumn Brown, Academy Gray, and Dark Plum; three new lower accent molding colors: Light Beige, Academy Gray, and Dark Plum; and three new interior colors: Light Gray, Neutral, and Taupe.
- Other changes included revised seating in the Touring Sedan consisting of new split-frame Dual Comfort front seats trimmed in Beechwood leather with six-way power adjusters and power recliners and manual headrests.
- The rear seat was also redesigned and now featured two individual headrests.
- The deVille's throttle position sensor and throttle body design were upgraded to provide improved throttle feel.
- Also, DeVille's exhaust system featured new 2.5-inch diameter pipe and revised pipe routing.
- The Touring Sedan featured wide, chrome-plated bodyside molding with "Touring Sedan" identification located on the forward edge of the front doors; body-color front and rear fascia and body-color "sport" door handles.
- Only monotone color choices were available on the Touring Sedan, including five new colors: Slate Green, Light Beige, Royal Maroon, Academy Gray, and Dark Plum, and a vinyl top could not be ordered.
- A quicker 17:1 steering gear was exclusive to the Touring Sedan as were specific 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a distinctive wreath-and-crest center cap, Goodyear GA P215/60R16 tires were standard equipment.
The 1992 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. The digits of the code were as follows:
First digit = "1" = manufacturing country (United States)
Second = "G” = General Motors
Third = "6" = Cadillac
Fourth & fifth = car line/series
- C/D=deVille
- C/T=DeVille Touring Sedan
Sixth = the body style:
- 1 = two-door coupe/sedan
- 5 = four-door sedan
Seventh = the restraint code:
- 1 = active (manual) belts
- 2 = active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
- 3 = active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
- 4 = passive (automatic) belts
- 5 = passive (automatic) belts w/driver's side airbag
Eighth = the engine:
“B”-L26 4.9L V-8
Ninth = check digit
10th = model year, "N" for 1992
11th = the assembly plant
The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number
| Series | Body/Style | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Prod. Total
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| CD1 | D47 | 2-dr. Coupe | $31740 | 3519 lb | 8,423 (deVille & Fleetwood coupe production)
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| CD5 | D69 | 4-dr. Sedan | $31740 | 3591 lb | 133,808 (deVille & Fleetwood sedand production)
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| CT5 | T69 | 4-dr. Tour sed. | $35190 | 3627 lb
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- 90-degree, overhead valve V-8
- Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners. cast iron cylinder heads
- Displacement: 300 cu . in. (4.9 liters)
- Bore & Stroke: 3.62 x 3.62 in.
- Compression ratio: 9.5:1
- Brake horsepower: 200 @ 4100 rpm.
- Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
- Roller hydraulic valve lifters
- Sequential port fuel injection.
| Feature | Coupe | Sedan
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| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. | 113.8 in.
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| Overall Length | 205.1 in. | 208.0 in.
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| Height | 54.4 in. | 55.0 in.
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| Width | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in.
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| Front Tread | 60.2 in. | 60.2 in.
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| Rear Tread | 59.9 in. | 59.9 in.
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| Standard Tires | Michelin P205/70R15 | P205/70R15
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| Transmission | 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
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| Steering | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
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| Front suspension | Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
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| Rear Suspension | fully independent with coil springs. automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
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| Brakes | Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system
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| Body Construction | Integral body-frame
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| Fuel Tank | 18.0 gals.
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- NW9 Traction Control $175
- FX3 Speed Sensitive Suspension $380.
- Opt. Pkg. B $356
- Opt. Pkg. C $803
- Security Pkg. $295
- Cold Weather Pkg. $369
- Digital Instrument Cluster $495
- Astroroof $1550
- Coachbuilders Pkg. (Sedan deV) $1,000
- Gold Ornamentaton Pkg. $395
- H.D. Livery Pkg. (Sedan deV) $1000
- Leather Seating $570
- Firemist Paint $190
- Delco-Bose Sound Syst. $575
- Delco-Bose Sound Syst w/CD $872
- Formal Cabriolet Roof (Coupe deV) $925
- Full Cabriolet Roof (Coupe deV) $1,695
- Phaeton Roof (Sedan deV) $1,095
- Locking Wire Wheel Discs $235
- Lace Cast Alum Wheels $235
- Cadillac's model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
- Based on sales ot 214,176 automobiles in 1992 (vs. 213,288 the year before), Cadillac's share of the U.S. market remained at 2.61 percent.
- A 1993 Allante convertible was selected as the pace car for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.
May 11, 2000; March 8/03
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