1997 Cadillac Deville Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
A thoroughly modern traditional.
Summary & Specs
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Although this car operates in the luxury realm, its electronic sophistication
and standard equipment make it one of the better values in autodom, and
its new stability enhancement systems are right on the cutting edge.
Whether it will actually attract folks who are shopping for cars like
the LexusLS 400, BMW 7-Series or S-Class Mercedes remains to be seen.
But one thing seems clear. Thanks to the DeVille, in all its flavors,
the full-size American luxury car tradition has a sophisticated new lease
on life.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Fullsize Cars |
| Editor |
Tony Swan |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
300-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
|
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Side airbags, dual airbags, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-333-4223 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$37,660 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Concours |
| Standard Equipment |
(Concours) Automatic stability control, automatic damping control, automatic climate control a/c, keyless remote entry, leather trim, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, power mirrors, automatic wiper control, auto-on headlamps, multi-function memory analog instruments, map lights, tilt steering, automatic load- leveling, rear window defogger, wheel hub audio controls |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Power moonroof, chromed aluminum alloy wheels, heated seats |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$45,630 |
| Horse Power |
275 @ 5600 |
| Torque |
300 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
26/17 |
| Wheelbase |
113.8 |
| Length/Width/Height |
209.7/76.5/56.4 |
| Track Front/Rear |
60.9/60.9 |
| Turning Radius |
40.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
5/6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/56.1/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/55.9/43.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
20.0 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4009 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/60R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
20.0 |