1991
1992 Allanté
The all-new 1993 convertible was launched early in spring 1992, so the 1992 Allante was basically a carry-over from the previous year. It was again offered in convertible and convertible hardtop configurations and was powered by the 4.5-liter V-8 paired with the F-7 four-speed automatic transaxle.
V.I.N. DATA
| 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
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Sixth = the body style:
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Seventh = the restraint code:
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| Eighth = the engine: "8" = L06 4.5L V-8. |
| Ninth = a check digit |
| 10th = model year, "N" for 1992 |
| 11th = the assembly plant |
| The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number |
STYLE
| Series | Body/Style | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Prod. Total |
| VR3 | R67 | 2-dr. Conv. HT | $62790 | 3555 lb | Allante production totaled 1,931 with no further breakdown available. It was on abbreviated model year as the 1993 Allante was launched in spring 1992. |
| V53 | S67 | 2-dr. Conv. | $57170 | 3491 lb |
ENGINE
| Type | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8 |
| Block | Aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners |
| cylinder heads | Cast iron |
| Displacement | 273 cu . in. (4.5 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.62 x 3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 200 @ 4400 rpm. |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm. |
| Valve lifters | Roller hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | Tuned port fuel injection. |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in. |
| Overall Length | 178.7 in. |
| Height | 51.2 in. |
| Width | 73.5 in. |
| Front Tread | 60.4 in. |
| Rear Tread | 60.4 in. |
| Standard Tires | Goodyear Eagle VL P225~55VR16 |
| Curb Weight | 3752 lb |
| Front Headroom | 38 in. |
| Front Legroom | 43.2 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 in. |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission | THM-F7 four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch) |
| Steering | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers -- integral-in strut and electronic variable and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Fully independent transverse monoleaf w/integral in-strut electronic variable shock absorbers. no rear stabilizer |
| Brakes | Power assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch III anti-lock braking system |
| Body Construction | Integral body-frame |
| Fuel Tank | 22.0 gals. |
OPTIONS
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Cadillac's model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
- Based on sales of 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 tor the 1992 Indianapolis 500.