Powered by the new HT-4100 Digital Fuel Injection V-8 with automatic overdrive transmission, DeVille’s dash contained a new standard Fuel Data Panel to help determine the most fuel-efficient route. Pushbuttons could display outside temperature or average trip MPG, or amount of fuel used. This year’s new grille was made up of thin vertical bars, sectioned by two horizontal bars. The wide upper horizontal header, finished in brushed chrome and running full width, held the customary Cadillac script. Quad rectangular headlamps stood directly above rectangular amber-lensed parking/signal lamps. Cornering lamps with clear and amber lenses wrapped around the fender sides. DeVilles displayed a wreath and crest stand-up hood ornament.
1982 Coupe DeVille
Standard interiors used Heather knit cloth with matching Dundee ribbed cloth inserts, in five colors. Leather in the ribbed seating areas was optional, in choice of eight shades. A Cabriolet roof with bright crossover roof molding was available for the Coupe DeVille. DeVille d’Elegance had pillow-style seats in Venetian velour cloth, in four colors; plus opera lamps and accent striping. Sedan versions added three roof-mounted passenger assist straps. D’Elegance editions were identified by script on the roof sail panels.
STYLE
Model
Series Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
DeVille (V6 / V8)
6C
D47
2-dr Coupe
6
$15,084 / 15,249
3783 lb
50,130 (total includes the 2-door Fleetwood Brougham)
DeVille (V6 / V8)
6C
D69
4-dr Sedan
6
$15,534 / 15,699
3839 lb
86,020 (total included the 4-door Fleetwood Brougham)
Figures before the slash are for V-6 engine, which was actually a $165 credit option; after slash for standard gasoline V-8. Diesel V-8 was also available.