Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
The seventh generation of the DeVille was a mix of performance and luxury sedan for the North-American market. It was still addressed to middle-aged and older customers.
Cadillac built a car long enough to offer enough legroom in the back, but with a front-wheel-drive to be easier to drive. To have a better impact on the market, it offered it only with two versions of its Northstar V8 engine, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The DeVille look was associated with the mobster's family with its long and wide hood and with the wide D-pillars in the back. The trunk looked like it could have room for at least two people side-by-side. The angular look with chromed grille and flat headlights offered an imposing presence on the road. The cast-aluminum wheels were standard for the Concours trim level.
Inside, the DeVille could accommodate up to six people on the front and rear benches. A front two-seat option was available. In the rear, the child-safety lock was standard so nobody could open the door from inside if that was engaged. Also, for safety reasons, the DeVille featured standard dual airbags, all-speed traction control, and ABS. The air-conditioning and stereo-cassette player were also standard fit, while the CD-player was an option.
Under the huge hood, the car-maker installed a choice of two V8 engines mated to a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission. It was a front-wheel drive and that eased out the driving. With its soft and comfortable suspension, the DeVille was like a flying carpet on the road.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4565 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 6000 RPM 304 HP @ 6000 RPM 300 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 400 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 209.8 in (5329 mm) |
Width: | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
Height: | 56 in (1422 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.9 in (1,547/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4063 lbs (1843 kg) |