Cadillac Deville 1992

Cadillac Models & History 1992

• 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 trans�mission 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 au�tomatic day/night inside rearview mirror, six-way power ad�juster for the front passenger seat, and front and rear carpeted floor mats.
• New options included brake-only trac�tion 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 fea�tured 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 fea�tured 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, includ�ing 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.

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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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