Cadillac Deville Models & History 1996
For 1996, Cadillac fielded two models of the DeVille (DeVille and Concours). While the 1995 Concours had the Northstar engine, the standard Deville did not. That deficiency was corrected with the 1996 model so that both had the Northstar engine. As a result the performance changed dramatically.
Along with the Northstar engine came a number of other components to improve the ride, handling, and braking. Thus making the DeVille the most favorite luxury automobile especially with its spacious six-passenger interior. After a long drive (e.g., 700 km or more), you will feel as refreshed as you began.
- The Sedan DeVille used the 275-horsepower version of the 4.6-liter engine mated to the 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch. This combination replaced the formerly standard 4.9-liter V-8 and 4T60-E four-speed transmission. Sedan DeVille’s new final drive ratio was 3.11:1.
- The Concours sedan again featured the 300-horsepower version of the Northstar engine also coupled to the 4T80-E transmission. Its final drive ratio was revised from 3.11:1 to 3.71:1 for improved acceleration and passing performance.
- A more powerful Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with micro-processors monitored and directed DeVille engine/transmission operations.
- Clock speed of the PCM microprocessor was increased from 2.1 megahertz to 3.4 megahertz, which improved processing time 63 percent.
- Memory size was increased from 64 kilobytes to 96 kilobytes per microprocessor, allowing the PCM to provide more software functionality.
- For improved throttle response and reduced exhaust emissions, a mass air flow sensor was added.
- This sensor continually measured the volume of air entering the engine and supplied that information to the PCM.
- In addition, the PCM was moved from the passenger compartment to the air cleaner housing.
- This move enhanced engine harness reliability by reducing wiring lengths and minimized the number of wires passed through the front of the dash.
- Improved design precision fuel injectors delivered precise fuel metering, which contributed to more efficient fuel control.
- Already standard equipment in the Concours, the Sedan DeVille received the Integrated Chassis Control System (ICCS) for 1996.
- The ICCS featured a steering wheel angle position sensor that read the steering angle of the vehicle and transmitted that position to the brake, traction control and Road Sensing Suspension controller units, which calibrated these systems for improved control and quicker stops.
- Optional on the 1996 DeVille was a 3,000-pound trailer towing package that included a wiring harness with oil cooler lines from the oil cooler adapter to the radiator and a radiator end tank to provide extra engine cooling when towing large loads.
- Other new standard features included
- dual wall stainless steel exhaust manifolds with single tailpipes and a resonator provided for a quieter interior and more pleasing exhaust note
- “Electro-motor” electronic cruise control (which replaced the previous vacuum-operated system)
- a revised wheel design (in fine grain cast aluminum or chrome finish) that incorporated a wreath-and-crest center cap
- Michelin XW4 P225/60R16 whitewall tires
- New standard features unique to the Concours sedan included
- Magnasteer electromagnetic variable-assist power steering (which replaced the previous speed sensitive steering)
- Rainsense Wiper System that automatically activated in inclement weather
- Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension that was a refinement of the previous Road Sensing Suspension, which offered Improved damping for a smoother ride.
- Additionally, the Concours sedan’s Delco Electronics Active Audio System could be upgraded to include a factory-installed, trunk-mounted, 2-compact disc changer.
- Also, a Cadillac-exclusive convenience feature offered in the Concours sedan was the Dual-Mode (analog and Digital) voice-activated cell phone, available in portable or non-portable package.
Series No. |
Body/Style No. |
Body Type |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
KD5 |
D69 |
4-dr. Sedan |
35995 |
3959 |
100,251 |
KF5 |
F69 |
4-dr. Concours Sed. |
40495 |
3981 |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
Engine |
32-valve Northstar V8 90-degree, dual overhead cam |
Construction |
Aluminum-alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners and cylinder heads |
Manifold |
Composite intake manifold |
Spark plugs |
Dual-platinum tipped |
Displacement |
4565cc (i.e., 4.6 liters) (279 cu. in.) |
Bore & Stroke |
3.66 x 3.31 in |
Compression ratio |
10.3 : 1 |
Brake Horsepower |
275 @ 5600 rpm |
300 @ 6000 rpm |
Torque |
300 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
295 lb.-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Valve train |
Direct acting hydraulic tappets |
Fuel supply |
Sequential-port fuel injection |
Coolant |
DEX-COOLTM long-life corrosion-inhibiting with “limp-home” engine coolant loss protection |
Exhaust |
Stainless steel exhaust system |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
Wheelbase |
2891 mm (113.8″) |
Overall Length |
5326 mm (209.7″) |
Height |
1432 mm (56.4″) |
Width |
1943 mm (76.5″) |
Front tread |
1546 mm (60.9″) |
Rear tread |
1546 mm (60.9″) |
Standard wheel |
16″ x 7″ cast-aluminum |
Optional wheel |
16″ x 7″ chrome finish cast aluminum |
Standard tires |
Michelin XW4 P225/60 SR16 all-season whitewall |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16 all-season blackwall |
Curb Weight |
1796 kg.(3959 lb) |
1806 kg.(3981 lb) |
Luggage Capacity |
566 liters (20.0 cu ft) |
Fuel tank capacity |
76 liters (16.7 Imp. gal) (20 US gal) |
Fuel Economy City/Hwy |
13.8 l/100 km – 9 l/100 km (20.4/31.2 mpg-imp) (17/26 mpg US) |
Basic Warranty, Months/Distance |
48/80,000 km (50,000 miles) |
0-96 kph (0-60 mph) |
8.0 seconds |
7.5 seconds |
Top speed |
180 kph (112 mph) |
240 kph (150 mph) |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
Transmission |
4T80-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control and altitude compensation |
Clutch |
Viscous converter clutch |
ATF |
“Filled-for-life” Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid |
Drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Drive axles |
Equal-length drive axles |
Final drive ratio |
3.11 : 1 |
3.71 : 1 |
Steering |
Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
Speed-sensitive MAGNASTEERTM power rack-and-pinion steering |
Front Suspension |
4-wheel independent suspension MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic variable road sensing suspension |
Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension |
Rear suspension |
Fully independent short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic variable rood sensing suspension |
Fully independent, coil springs, short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension |
Computer suspension |
Road-sensing suspension |
Continuously-variable road-sensing suspension |
Control system |
Integrated chassis control system |
Brakes |
Power assisted 4-wheel disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system |
Body Construction |
integral body-frame |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
Dual front air bags, Airbank System |
Standard |
Standard |
Intentional set front shoulder belts |
Standard |
Standard |
5-position adjustable front shoulder belts |
Standard |
Standard |
Rear door child-security locks |
Standard |
Standard |
Programmable power door locks with anti-lockout protection |
Standard |
Standard |
Remote keyless entry system includes central door unlocking |
Standard |
Standard |
Illuminated entry system |
Standard |
Standard |
Battery run-down protection system |
Standard |
Standard |
Audible theft-deterrent system |
Optional |
Optional |
PASS-Key II personal security theft-deterrent system |
Standard |
Standard |
Daytime Running Lamps and automatic light control includes Twilight Sentinel with delay feature |
Standard |
Standard |
Wiper activated headlamps |
Standard |
Standard |
Brake/transmission shift interlock |
Standard |
Standard |
Bosch ABS5 4-wheel anti-lock brake system |
Standard |
Standard |
Bosch ASR5 full-range traction control |
Standard |
Standard |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
2-sided galvanized steel body panels (except roof) |
Standard |
Standard |
Waterborne clearcoat paint |
Standard |
Standard |
Solar-Ray tinted glass |
Standard |
Standard |
Composite tungsten-halogen headlamps with flash-to-pass |
Standard |
Standard |
Front cornering lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
Dual heated power remote mirrors |
Standard |
Standard |
Electrochromic driver side rearview mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Body accent striping |
Standard |
Standard |
Power antenna |
Standard |
Standard |
Feature |
DeVille |
Concours |
Nuance leather seating areas |
Optional |
Standard |
Saratoga cloth interior |
Standard |
|
Front bucket seats with 6-way power adjusters and power recliners |
Standard |
Standard |
2-position memory driver seat with driver logic feature |
Optional |
Standard |
4-way power lumbar adjusters |
|
Standard |
Heated front seat cushions and backs |
|
Standard |
Automatic climate control system |
Standard |
Standard |
Rear air controls |
Standard |
Standard |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip climate and sound system controls |
Standard |
Standard |
Tilt-WheelTM adjustable steering column |
Standard |
Standard |
Variable delay windshield wipers |
Standard |
|
Rainsense variable delay windshield wiper system |
|
Standard |
Cruise control |
Standard |
Standard |
Digital instrument cluster |
Standard |
Standard |
Driver Information Center |
Standard |
Standard |
Zebrano wood trim |
Standard |
Standard |
Power windows with driver express-down and rear window lock-out features |
Standard |
Standard |
Retained accessory power |
Standard |
Standard |
Front door storage pockets |
|
Standard |
Electrochromic inside rearview mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, includes driver storage flap |
Standard |
Standard |
Rear illuminated vanity mirrors |
|
Standard |
Front and rear carpeted floor mats |
Standard |
Standard |
Rear storage armrest with dual cupholders |
Standard |
Standard |
Electric rear window defogger |
Standard |
Standard |
Power remote fuel filler door release |
Standard |
Standard |
Power remote trunk release with pull down |
Standard |
Standard |
Cargo convenience net |
Standard |
Standard |
Trailer towing package, with 1361 kg (3000 lb.) capacity |
Optional |
Optional |
Audible theft-deterrent system |
Optional |
Optional |
Power astroroof with express-open feature |
Optional |
Optional |
White Diamond paint finish |
Optional |
Optional |
Pearl Red paint finish |
Optional |
Optional |
Electrically heated front windshield |
Optional |
Optional |
Auto-calibrating compass mounted within inside rearview mirror |
Optional |
Optional |
Universal 3-channel garage door opener |
Optional |
Optional |
Dealer-installed cellular phone with hands free and voice recognition (portable or fixed models) |
Optional |
Optional |
WA4 Special Edition (Sedan DeVille w/gold ornamentation, chrome wheels and simulated convertible top) $1,590 |
Opt. Pkg. 1SB: (Sedan DeV) $530 |
Astroroof $1,550 – $1,700 |
Elect, Compass $100 |
Garage Door Opener $107 |
Theft Deterrent Syst. (Sedan Deville) $295 |
White Diamond Paint $500 |
Pearl Red Paint $500 |
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette (std DeV Concours) $274 |
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette & CD: Sedan DeV $869 |
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette & CD: DeV Concours $595 |
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette & CD: w/Digitai Signal Processing: Sedan DeV $1,064 |
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette & CD: w/Digitai Signal Processing: DeV Concours $790 |
Heated Windshield (Sedan DeV) $377 |
Memory Driver’s Seat (std Dev Concours) $235 |
Heated Leather Seats $225 |
Leather Seats (std Dev Concours) $785 |
Chrome wheels $1,195 |