Cadillac Deville History 1993

Sedan DeVille 1993

The DeVille series lineup returned intact from the year previous, but “America’s best-selling luxury car” received several upgrades, including speed sensitive steering and speed sensitive suspension as standard equipment

• Speed sensitive steering varied the amount of steering effort required of the driver in proportion to the vehicle’s speed.
• The deVille’s power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering’s ratio was 17.6:1 with 2.97 turns required lock-to-lock. Speed sensitive suspension automatically selected from three settings — comfort, normal, and firm — to provide optimal ride and handling characteristics at all operating speeds.
• The 4.9-liter V-8 and 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive again was the deVille’s power source.
• A new feature for 1993 was the Generation II CS144 alternator that delivered 140 amps of power. The CS144 incorporated a self-cooling design for optimal reliability.
• Final drive ratio for the Coupe DeVille and Sedan DeVille was 2.73:1.
• Exterior improvements included a revised grille for a “bolder” appearance, new blacked-out quarter window molding on the Sedan deVille/Touring Sedan, and formal cabriolet roof on the Coupe deVille.
• Two new exterior colors were offered, Dark Cherry and Bronze, upping the total numbers of clearcoat paint colors available to 14.
• Two new interior options were available in 1993, Beechwood leather seat color choice and a trunk convenience net.
• The deVille continued to offer a driver’s side airbag, solar control glass all-around, Pass-Key II anti-theft system and Twilight Sentinel headlamp system as standard fare.
• Remote keyless entry, traction control, and Astroroof remained on the optional equipment list.
• The Touring Sedan (deVille) featured the aforementioned speed sensitive steering and suspension systems as well as traction control as standard items.
• Outside, the Touring Sedan was distinguished by a grille-mounted wreath-and-crest emblem, front and rear body-color fascia. body-color door handles and chrome-plated bodyside door moldings with “Touring Sedan” identification. Inside, Beechwood color leather was used, and the leather-trimmed steering wheel included a tilt feature and driver’s side airbag.
• The instrument panel and doors were trimmed with American Walnut wood inserts.