Cadillac history 1982

1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE

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.

1982 Coupe DeVille

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)

FACTORY PRICE AND WEIGHT NOTE: 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.

ENGINE

Feature	Base Engine	Optional #1	Optional #2
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8	90-degree, overhead-valve V-6	90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Block	Aluminum block w/cast iron liners	Cast iron block	Cast iron block
Head	cast iron head	Cast iron head	Cast iron head
Displacement	249 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	252 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.465 x 3.307 in.	3.9565 x 3.40 in.	4.057 x 3.345 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	8.0:1	21.6:1.
Brake horsepower	125 at 4200 R.P.M.	125 at 4000 R.P.M.	105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque	190 lbs.- ft. at 2000 R.P.M.	205 lbs.-ft. at 2000 R.P.M.	200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Four	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Digital fuel injection	4-bbl.	Fuel Injection
Manufacturer	Cadillac HT-4100	Buick	Oldsmobile
VIN Code	8	4	N

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe	Sedan
Wheelbase	121.4 in.
Overall length	221.0 in.
Height	54.6 in.	55.6 in.
Width	76.5 in. max.
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard Tires	P215/75R15 SBR wide WSW

TECHNICAL

Feature	DeVille Diesel	DeVille Gasoline
Transmission	Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic (THM350C)	Four-speed overdrive automatic THM200-4R
Gear Ratio	(1st) 2.52:1; (2nd) 1.52:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 1.94:1.	(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.667:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Clutch	All automatics except limo had torque converter clutch.
Standard final drive ratio	2.93:1	3.42:1
Steering	recirculating ball; power assist
Front suspension	coil springs and link stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	four-link, coil springs, elect. level control available on DeVille
Brakes	front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank	26 gal	24.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

4.1 liter V-6 engine ($165 credit)
5.7 liter diesel V-8 engine ($179-$351)
California emission equipment: (N/A)
Altitude emissions pkg.: diesel or 4.1 V-8 (NC)
100-amp alternator ($48)
Limited slip differential: ($106)
Electronic level control: ($198)
Heavy-duty ride package: ($310)

OPTION PACKAGES

DeVille d'Elegance ($1115)
DeVille Cabriolet ($398)

CONVENIENCE / APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($1195)
Electronic cruise control ($175)
Controlled-cycle wiper system: ($53)
Rear defogger w/heated outside mirrors ($150-$198)
Automatic door locks ($145).
Remote-locking fuel filler door ($56)
Garage door opener ($140)
Illuminated entry system ($76).
Dual Comfort front seats w/six-way power passenger seat adjuster ($413)
Memory driver's seat ($180).
Power driver's seat recliner ($150);
Power passenger seat recliner, ($150)
Leather-trimmed steering wheel rim ($95)
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($169)
Power trunk lid release and pull-down: ($112)
Theft deterrent system ($179)
Twilight Sentinel: ($76)
Guidematic headlamp control ($93)
Opera lamps: ($85)
Trumpet horn ($35)
Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($98)
Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($136)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player ($225)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track and CB ($515);
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and symphony sound system ($290)
Triband antenna ($45)
Fully padded vinyl roof on sedan ($267)
Two-tone paint: ($335)
partial Firemist, ($450)
Firemist paint ($229)
Accent striping: ($74)
Bodyside molding ($61).
Door edge guards ($18-$27)
License frame ($13)
Leather seating area ($498-$680).
Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($41-$43); rear ($24)
Trunk mat ($20).
Locking wire wheels: ($860).
Turbine vaned wheel covers: ($75)
Wire wheel covers ($298-$375).
Puncture-sealing tires ($130-$175).

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