Cadillac history 1987

1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Both the Cadillac DeVille and Fleetwood D'Elegance had new deflected disc front strut valving, a new two-piece front strut mount, new shear-type rear strut mounts and new hydro-elastic engine mounts. The result of these changes was a smoother and quieter ride. The rear brake drums and master cylinder was also revised to provide less pedal travel and improved modulation.

Exterior changes included a rear quarter and bumper extension and new tail lamps that added 1.5 inches to overall length, and dual-stacked red reflex appliques, centered between the taillights and the license plate opening. Front-end changes for 1987 involved a restyled grille, new composite headlamps and new hood header molding. New front side markers and cornering and reflex lamps were also used. Nine new exterior colors were introduced. Selected models were also offered with a new cabriolet top.

The DeVille touring coupe and sedan models were equipped with the ride and handling package plus a front air dam, front fog lights, specific rocker panel molding, body side accent molding, deck lid spoiler leather seating areas, removable vertical louvers for the coupe quarter windows and leather-wrapped steering wheel, lever knobs and gearshift lever.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
DeVille	6C	D47	2-door Coupe	6	$21316	3312 lb	162,798
DeVille	6C	D69	4-door Sedan	6	21659	3370 lb
Fleetwood d'Elegance	6C	B69	4-door Sedan	6	$26104	3421 lb

ENGINE

90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement 250.4 cu. in. (4.1 liters)
Bore & stroke: 3.47 in. x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Brake horsepower: 130 @ 4200 rpm
Torque: 200 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
Five main bearins
Hydraulic valve lifters
Digital electronic fuel injection.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 110.8 in
Overall Length: 202.3
Height: 55.0
Width: 71.1
Front Tread: 60.3
Rear Tread: 59.8
Standard Tires: Michelin P205/70R14

TECHNICAL

Transmission: THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch)
Steering: power-assisted rack and pinion.
Steering Ratios: 19.1:1
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 front discs, rear drum
Body Construction: integral body frame
Fuel Tank: 18.0 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Ride and handling package
Aluminum alloy wheels
Performance enhancement package (included in touring coupe and sedan, may also be ordered separately), contains
- retuned suspension
- 15 in. aluminum alloy wheels
- Eagle GT P215/65RI5 blackmail tires or whitewall tires
- 32 mm front and 18 mm rear stabilizer bars
- faster steering ratio

DEVILLE CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Cellular telephone
automatic day/night mirror
controlled cycle wiper system
rear window defogger
dimming sentinel
automatic door locks
garage door opener
illuminated entry system
electrically powered mirrors
power driver seat recliner
six-way power seat adjuster
dual comfort 45/55 seats
tilt and telescope steering wheel
trumpet horn
trunk lid release and power pull down
Twilight Sentinel
visor vanity mirrors
Delco-GM Bose symphony sound system
Delco AM stereo/FM stereo electronically tuned receiver wiih cassette player
univeral citizens band transceiver
Cambrias cloth texture roof treatment
Two-tone paint
formal cabriolet roof
digital instrument cluster
full cabriolet roof
wire wheel discs
aluminum alloy wheels
accent striping
door edge guards
fuel filler door remote release
leather seating areas
firemist paint
pearlmist paint
reversible front and rear floor mats
leather-trimmed steering wheel
theft deterrent system
trunk mat
ride and handling package
anti-lock braking system
heavy duty battery
engine block heater
puncture sealing tires (not available with ride and handling package)

FLEETWOOD D'ELEGANCE CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Cellular telephone
memory seat
automatic day/night mirror
controlled cycle wiper system
rear window defogger
dimming sentinel
automatic door locks
garage door opener
illuminated entry system
electricall powered mirrors
power driver seat recliner
six-way power seat adjuster
dual comfort 45/55 seats
tilt and telescope steering wheel
trumpet horn
trunk lid release and power pull down
Twilight Sentinel
visor vanity mirrors
Delco-GM Bose symphony sound system
Delco AM stereo/FM stereo electronically tuned receiver with cassette player
universal citizens band transceiver
Cambrias cloth texture roof treatment
two-tone paint
formal cabriolet roof
digital instrument cluster
Cambrias cloth roof
wire wheel discs
aluminum alloy wheels
accent striping
door edge guards
fuel filler door remote release
leather seating areas
firemist paint
pearlmist paint
reversible front and rear floormats
leather-trimmed steering wheel
theft deterrent system
trunk mat
ride and handling package
anti-lock braking system
heavy-duty battery
engine block heater
puncture sealing tires (not aviilabi with ride and handling package)

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