1991 Sedan DeVille

1991 Sedan DeVille

Last year the deVille series was a sedan and a coupe, but this year there was also a touring sedan.

All three had the new 4.9-liter V-8 engine which was linked to the 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

An improved version of the Teves anti-lock braking system was also now standard equipment.

Other new standard features of the deVille series included structural enhancements for improved crash-worthiness, 15-inch cast aluminum wheels, and a larger, higher capacity front braking system.

1991 Sedan DeVille

1991 Sedan DeVille

Computer Command Ride was optional and offered three damping modes to enhance ride and handling characteristics.

Formerly optional, but made standard equipment in 1991 were side and decklid accent striping, rear window defogger with heated outside mirrors.

Twilight Sentinel and automatic door locks including a new central door unlocking system.

Appearance-wise, the deVille featured a new power dome hood, wider grille with grid design and integral Cadillac script, revised front bumper guards and rear bumper rub strip, and a 4.9 Port Fuel Injection V8 decklid emblem.

Inside, EZ-Kool solar-control glass for all windows was made standard, Esteem seat cloth replaced the previously used Primavera, and an engine oil life indicator became standard.

A Phaeton roof was optional for the Sedan deVille while both a Cold Weather Package and a Security Package were also new options. The former included a heated windshield system and engine block heater while the latter featured remote keyless entry. illuminated entry and a theft-deterrent system.

V.I.N. DATA

The 1991 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 code was as follows:
The first digit "1," represented the manufacturing country (United States)
The second, "G" represented General Motors.
The third, "6," represented Cadillac
The fourth and fifth represented the car line/series, C/D=deVille
Digit six represents the body style: 1=two-door coupe/sedan, 5=four-door sedan
Digit seven identities the restraint code: 1=active (manual) belts, 3=active (manual) belts w/driver's side airbag, and 4=passive (automatic) belts.
The eighth digit identifies the engine: "B"=L26 4.9L V-8
A check digit follows.
The 10th digit represents the model year, "M" for 1991.
The eleventh digit represents the assembly plant.
The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number.

ENGINE

1991 Coupe DeVille

1991 Coupe DeVille

Type90-degree overhead valve V-8
BlockAluminum block
Cylinderscast iron cylinder liners
Headcast iron cylinder heads
Displacement300 cu. in. (4.9 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.62 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio9.5:1
Bhp200 @ 4100 rpm
Torque275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
LiftersRoller hydraulic valve lifters
InjectionSequential port fuel injection

CHASSIS

Feature
Coupe DeVille

Coupe DeVille

Sedan DeVille

Sedan DeVille

Wheelbase110.8 in (2814 mm)113.8 in. (2891 mm)
Overall Length202.6 in. (5146 mm)205.6 in. (5222 mm)
Height54.9 in. (1394 mm)55.2 in. (1402 mm)
Width73.4 in. (1864 mm)73.4 in. (1864 mm)
Front Tread60.3 in. (1632 mm)60.3 in. (1532 mm)
Rear Tread59.8 in. (1519 mm)59.8 in. (1519 mm)
Standard TiresMichelin P205/70R15

DRIVETRAIN

Sedan DeVille

Sedan DeVille

Transmission4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front Suspensionindependent Macpherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers, integral-in strut and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspensionfully independent with coil springs. automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers and no rear stabilizer
BrakesPower assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system
Body Constructionintegral body-frame
Fuel Tank18.0 gal.

OPTIONS

1991 Sedan DeVille

1991 Sedan DeVille

Coupe DeVille Spring Edition Pkg. (incl. cast alum wheels, front & rear carpeted floor mats, illuminated entry, leather seating, illuminated vanity mirrors, six-way power passenger seat, full cabriolet roof, and gold ornamentation)$1,481.
Opt. Pkg. B$320.Opt. Pkg. C$586.
Opt. Pkg. D$1045.Security Pkg.$385.
Cold Weather Pkg$369. Digital Instrument Cluster$250.
Illuminated Entry Syst.$90. Auto Day/Night Mirror$110.
Astroroof$1550Coachbuilders Pkg. (Sedan deVille)$1,000.
Gold Ornamentation Pkg.$395.H.D. Livery Pkg. (Sedan deVille)$1,000.
Leather Seating$570.Firemist Paint$240.
Lower Accent Firemist Paint$50. Two-tone Paint (Sedan deVille)$225.
Delco-Bose Sound Syst.$575Delco-Bose Sound Syst. w/CD$872.
Formal Cabriolet Roof (Coupe deVille)$925. Full Cabriolet Roof (Coupe deVille)$1095.
Phaeton Roof (Sedan deVille)$1095. Locking Wire Wheel Discs$235.
Lace Cast Aluminum Wheels$235.FX3 Computer Command Ride$380

1991 Coach Builders Limited Deville convertible

1991 Coach Builders Limited Deville convertible--owner: John Burnside


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