1993 Cadillac Roadster Alante Convertible on 2040-cars
Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
Engine:4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Cadillac
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Allante
Trim: Value Leader Convertible 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 123,775
Exterior Color: Green
Introduced in early 1992 for the 1993 model year, Allant'e was scaled down to just one model this year, the soft-top convertible priced at $59,975 (not including a mandatory $1,700 gas guzzler tax for vehicles sold in the United States). The removable 60.5 lb (27.4 kg). aluminum hardtop was now a separate option, as well as the $495 LCD digital instrument cluster in place of the standard analog instruments. The $700 pearlcoat paint option (in Flax or Canyon Yellow, with Hawaiian Orchid** added midyear) was available. Also optional: chrome squeeze-cast aluminum wheels. For its final outing, Allant'e received the 4.6 L Northstar DOHC V8. This engine was initially rated at 290 hp (216 kW), but Cadillac upped the rating to 295 hp (220 kW) at 5600 rpm by the time the first models were sold. Torque output was 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) at 4400 rpm. A new unequal-length control arm rear suspension, shared with the Seville and Eldorado, was also introduced that year, improving handling. Also new for the small Cadillacs was Road Sensing Suspension, an active damper management system, and improved disc brakes. The Bose name was no longer associated with Allant'e's sound system, as the '93 model went into production using GM's Delco Electronics "Premium Symphony Sound System". Other changes for the Allant'e included a revised variable-assist power steering rack, deeper front spoiler, and single-piece side windows, which did away with the stationary forward vent window. Production was at the highest ever for the model run, but still short of the planned 6,000 per year. Of the 4,670 Allant'e models manufactured for the 1993 model year, 115 were made for export – France (1), Austria (2), Belgium (5), Germany (5), Switzerland (6), Japan (11), and Canada (85). In comparison to the U.S.-destined Allant'e, the Canadian models differed little, aside from the kilometer-based instrument cluster, but were equipped with daytime running lamps and an engine block heater as standard equipment. European-destined models held breakaway side mirrors, a front tow-hook, and rear fog lamps – among other specific features. The 1993 Cadillac Allante was also chosen to be the Indy 500 Pace car for the 1992, 76th Indy 500, it was a very historic Indy 500 race in many ways. Bobby Unser was the Pace Car driver and spokesperson for Cadillac, Al Unser Jr his nephew won the race and his brother Al Unser Sr came in third, the race was the won with just .048 seconds between 1st place and 2nd place drivers the closes race in Indy history. There were three modified 1993 Allante Pace Cars with only seat belts, lighted roll bar, and air intake at that race along with just 30 1993 Allante Festival/Pace Cars and 58 1992 Allante Festival/Pace cars to be used by drivers and crews. Al Unser Jr’s 1993 Allante Festival/Pace car was featured at the 2013 Keel’s & Wheel’s Concours D’Elegance in Seabrook, Texas where Al Unser Jr signed its dashboard next to his Uncle’s (Bobby Unser) name who signed it at the same car show in 2012. (** Of the 8 paint shades available for 1993, Hawaiian Orchid – Pearlcoat (84U) was the most popular color choice this year, with 1,089 models manufactured. The least chosen of the standard colors was Mary Kay Pink – Special Order (08U), with just 17 models.) A 1992 comparison test of the Northstar-powered Allant'e by Car and Driver placed it above the Jaguar XJS V12 convertible and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL in North America. Although the Cadillac roadster got big points for its new engine, Allant'e was criticized for its handling, which was an inherent result of the front wheel drive layout. Ultimately, it was the rapid rise in the retail price of its competitors due to changes in exchange rates that won the test for Cadillac. At that time, the Allant'e's price seemed a bargain compared with the $71,888 Jaguar and $90,335 Mercedes-Benz. This is my personal car, I drive it once or twice a month, The only known issue is an error message saying check suspension, everything is in working order. Car is being sold as-is... NO WARRANTY The engine runs smooth, transmission shifts good, recent radiator and alternator replacement. have owners manual and some special pre-factory issue service manual, extra orginal keys.
Production ended on July 28, 1993Comparison[edit source | edit]
Specifications[edit source | edit]
Year Engine Transmission Power Torque 0–60 mph (97 km/h) 0–100 mph (161 km/h) Standing 1/4 mile (0-400m) Top speed Braking from 70 mph (113 km/h) 1987–1988 4.1 L HT-4100 V8 4-speed F-7 auto 170 hp (127 kW) 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) 9.3 17.4 1989–1992 4.5 L HT-4500 V8 200 hp (149 kW) 270 lb·ft (366 N·m) 7.9 26.3 16.3 at 83 mph (134 km/h) 122 mph (196 km/h) 183 ft (56 m) 1993 4.6 L Northstar L37 V8 4-speed 4T80-E auto 295 hp (220 kW) 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) 6.4 17.7 15.0 at 93 mph (150 km/h) 140 mph (225 km/h) 189 ft (58 m) Production numbers[edit source | edit]
Model Year Total Production 1987 3,363 1988 2,569 1989 3,296 1990 3,101 1991 2,500 1992 1,931 1993 4,670
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