The Cadillac Allante Base for 1992: Improving on 1991
There’s been a lot of talk about the Cadillac Allante for 1992. As a leading car in the convertible market the Allante (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Allante is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Cadillac as a brand in general.
Cadillac Allante Engine Specs
The Allante Base 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.
For the 1992 Allante, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 22.00 gallons.
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 leaf in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Allante Base are 73.40 inches wide by 178.70 inches long. It sits 51.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 99.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The Cadillac Allante lists at $59,975 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price.
The standard warranty period for the Allante is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Allante Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 14 MPG driving in the city and 21 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Allante is a non-hybrid car.
We Think…
The 1991 model began the promise of the Cadillac Allante. The 1992 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Cadillac hopes that the Allante Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.