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Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

CADILLAC DeVille 1994-1999 3 Photos
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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.

CADILLAC DeVille 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
  1 gasoline engine
  • 4.6

CADILLAC DeVille
4.6

ENGINE SPECS - 4.6
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
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Automatic, 4 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60 R 16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:4063 lbs (1843 kg)
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