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.

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

• 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
CD1	D47	2-dr. Coupe	$31740	3519 lb	8,423 (deVille & Fleetwood coupe production)
CD5	D69	4-dr. Sedan	$31740	3591 lb	133,808 (deVille & Fleetwood sedand production)
CT5	T69	4-dr. Tour sed.	$35190	3627 lb

ENGINE

• 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.

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe	Sedan
Wheelbase	110.8 in.	113.8 in.
Overall Length	205.1 in.	208.0 in.
Height	54.4 in.	55.0 in.
Width	73.4 in.	73.4 in.
Front Tread	60.2 in.	60.2 in.
Rear Tread	59.9 in.	59.9 in.
Standard Tires	Michelin P205/70R15	P205/70R15

TECHNICAL

Transmission	4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front suspension	Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	fully independent with coil springs. automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
Brakes	Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	Integral body-frame
Fuel Tank	18.0 gals.

OPTIONS

• 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

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 for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.

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