Cadillac History 1992

Cadillac Models & History 1992

The all-new 1993 Allante convertible was launched early in the spring of 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.

The 1992 Seville and Eldorado models were Cadillac’s first totally new offerings since the luxury automaker was reorganized in 1987 as an autonomous General Motors division.
Fleetwood models received traction control as standard equipment while deVille models offered this function as an option.
The Brougham sedan retained its distinction as America’s longest production vehicle, but was not subject to “gas guzzler” taxes in 1992

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

V/R=Allante convertible hardtop
V/S=Allante convertible
D/W=Brougham
C/D=deVille
C/T=deVille Touring Sedan
E/L=Eldorado
C/B=Fleetwood
C/G=Fleetwood Sixty Special
K/S=Seville
K/Y=Seville Touring Sedan

Sixth = the body style:

1 = two-door coupe/sedan
2 = two-door hatchback/liftback
3 = two-door convertible
4 = two-door station wagon
5 = four-door sedan
6 = four-door liftback/hatchback
8 = four-door station wagon

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
E = L03 5.0L V-8
7 = L05 5.7L V-8
8 = LQ6 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

HISTORICAL NOTES

1992 Cadillac 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 for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.

1992 Automotive Notes

Lloyd E. Reuss was president of GM until April when John F. Smith, Jr. became president
Robert C. Stempel was chairman of the board at GM until November when John G. Smale replaced him
Top model year production for 1992

1992 Automotive Notes