Our Review of the 1991 Cadillac Allante Value Leader
In 1991 Cadillac released the Allante Value Leader to the car-buying market. The Allante came in two configurations: Base and Value Leader. The Value Leader configuration is powered by the 4.5-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 22 highway miles and 15 city. The Allante competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
The Allante Value Leader is equipped with a General Motors 4.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Cadillac engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.
The fuel system for the 1991 Allante is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.00 gallons.
The Allante uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
99.40 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Allante Value Leader are 178.70 inches long by 73.50 inches wide.
The OEM suggested retail price (MSRP) was $61,510 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door Convertible.
The Allante Value Leader received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
The standard warranty period for the Allante is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
There are several reasons why the Cadillac Allante Value Leader sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Cadillac, specifically a Allante.