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1997 Cadillac DeVille - Specifications
4-Door Sedan Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LD8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 4000
Fuel System
SPFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5600
Displacement
4.6L/279
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
.68
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.11
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.13
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 1.3
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
44.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.65
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
T125/70R16
Front Tire Size
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/60R16
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Spring
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.55
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.76
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
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