Impressions of the Cadillac Allante for 1993
In 1993 Cadillac released the Allante Value Leader to the car-buying market. The Allante came in three configurations: Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and Value Leader. The Value Leader configuration is powered by the 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 14 city. The Allante competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Engine Performance
The Allante Value Leader is equipped with a General Motors 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Northstar engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.
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 coil springs front and rear respectively.
Allante Value Leader Statistics
99.40 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 51.50 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 73.40 inches wide.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Cadillac Allante lists at $59,975 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.
Fuel Efficiency
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.
The 1993 Allante gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 1993 model year was unsuccessful for the Cadillac Allante. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Value Leader version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..