I. D. NUMBERS

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

• V/R=Allante convertible hardtop
• V/S=Allante convertible

Sixth = the body style:

• 1 = two-door coupe/sedan
• 3 = two-door convertible

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: “8" = L06 4.5L V-8.

Ninth = a check digit

10th = model year, "N" for 1992

11th = the assembly plant

The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number

ENGINE

• Type: 90-degree, overhead valve V-8
• Aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners
• cast iron cylinder heads.
• Displacement: 273 cu . in. (4.5 liters)
• Bore & Stroke: 3.62 x 3.31 in.
• Compression ratio: 9.0:1
• Brake horsepower: 200 @ 4400 rpm.
• Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.
• Roller hydraulic valve lifters
• Tuned port fuel injection.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	99.4 in.
Overall Length	178.7 in.
Height	51.2 in.
Width	73.5 in.
Front Tread	60.4 in.
Rear Tread	60.4 in.
Standard Tires	Goodyear Eagle VL P225~55VR16
Curb Weight	3752 lb
Front Headroom	38 in.
Front Legroom	43.2 in.
Front Hip Room	54.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.9 in.

TECHNICAL

Transmission	THM-F7 four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front suspension	Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers -- integral-in strut and electronic variable and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Fully independent transverse monoleaf w/integral in-strut electronic variable shock absorbers. no rear stabilizer
Brakes	Power assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch III anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	Integral body-frame
Fuel Tank	22.0 gals.

OPTIONS

• Digital Instrument Cluster (conv. only) $495
• Pearl White Paint (conv. only) $700.

HISTORICAL NOTE

• 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 tor the 1992 Indianapolis 500.

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