Car of the Year for 1993: The Cadillac Allante
There have been several award-winning cars from Cadillac over the years, including the Cadillac Allante of 1993. There are three trim levels to the Allante, including Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and Value Leader. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1992 the popular 4.6 liter Northstar has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
1993 Cadillac Allante Base Specs
Standard equipment in the Allante for 1992 and 1993 includes the 4.6 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Northstar engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Allante.
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.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Cadillac Allante lists at $59,975 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door convertible.
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 1993 the Allante Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Cadillac Allante
The 1992 model began the promise of the Cadillac Allante. The 1993 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.
Cool article. I hope you can explain your experiences with the Allante?
I saw the recent news about Cadillacs and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a car like the Allante.