Not Your Father’s Allante – The 1993 Cadillac Allante Base
A high point in the convertible market is the Cadillac Allante. In 1993 Cadillac rolled out an upgraded version of the Allante with three versions: Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and Value Leader. Sales for the Allante, especially the Allante Base, were brisk during 1993 and 1994. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
1993 Cadillac Allante Base Specs
Cadillac Allante Engine Specs: The Allante Base comes outfitted with a Northstar 4.6 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Cadillac.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Allante uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1993 Allante is a traditional TPI-SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.00 gallons.
Statistics
99.40 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 51.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Allante Base are 178.70 inches long by 73.40 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Allante is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The Cadillac Allante lists at $59,975 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price.
MPG Ratings
The 1993 Allante gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 1992 and 1993 the Allante Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
In summation the 1993 Cadillac Allante Base was a pivotal vehicle. Cadillac responded to critisims about the 1992 Allante and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better convertible. Let’s hope the Cadillac Allante for 1993 is a sign of the future.
My wife live in my Allante! It’s by far the most successful convertible I’ve ever had.
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?