Deville Cadillac Models & History 1987
Both the Cadillac DeVille and Fleetwood D’Elegance had new deflected disc front strut valving, a new two-piece front strut mount, new shear-type rear strut mounts and new hydro-elastic engine mounts. The result of these changes was a smoother and quieter ride. The rear brake drums and master cylinder was also revised to provide less pedal travel and improved modulation.
Exterior changes included a rear quarter and bumper extension and new tail lamps that added 1.5 inches to overall length, and dual-stacked red reflex appliques, centered between the taillights and the license plate opening. Front-end changes for 1987 involved a restyled grille, new composite headlamps and new hood header molding. New front side markers and cornering and reflex lamps were also used. Nine new exterior colors were introduced. Selected models were also offered with a new cabriolet top.
The DeVille touring coupe and sedan models were equipped with the ride and handling package plus a front air dam, front fog lights, specific rocker panel molding, body side accent molding, deck lid spoiler leather seating areas, removable vertical louvers for the coupe quarter windows and leather-wrapped steering wheel, lever knobs and gearshift lever.
STYLE
| Model Number |
Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating | Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
| 6C | D47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $21316 | 3312 lb | 162,798 |
| 6C | D69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | 21659 | 3370 lb |
ENGINES
| Type | 90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads |
| Displacement | 250.4 cu. in. (4.1 liters) |
| Bore & stroke | 3.47 in. x 3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 130 @ 4200 rpm |
| Torque | 200 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm |
| Main Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Fuel Delivery | Digital electronic fuel injection |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Overall Length | 202.3 |
| Height | 55.0 |
| Width | 71.1 |
| Front Tread | 60.3 |
| Rear Tread | 59.8 |
| Standard Tires | Michelin P205/70R14 |
DRIVETRAIN
| Transmission | THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch) |
| Steering | power-assisted rack and pinion. |
| Steering Ratios | 19.1:1 |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | fully independent with coil springs. Automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers |
| Brakes | power front discs, rear drum |
| Body Construction | integral body frame |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 gal. |