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.
I. D. NUMBERS
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
Series
Body/Style
Body Type
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Prod. Total
CD1
D47
2-dr. Coupe
$31740
3519 lb
8,423 (deVille & Fleetwood coupe production)
CD5
D69
4-dr. Sedan
$31740
3591 lb
133,808 (deVille & Fleetwood sedand production)
CT5
T69
4-dr. Tour sed.
$35190
3627 lb
ENGINE
90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners. cast iron cylinder heads
