1993 Cadillac Allante

ALLANTE Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

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Gasoline

DescriptionHISTORY AND DETAILS VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS Cadillac had launched the front-drive Allante for the 1987 model year, to plenty of fanfare, as the company's most expensive model. Body and interior design for Cadillac's first 2-seat model was created by Pininfarina, in Italy, but the V8/automatic drivetrain was strictly American. Bodies were produced at a facility near Turin, Italy, then loaded onto special jet planes and flown to Detroit. Once there, driveline and underbody components were installed. Allante was a full convertible, with integral folding soft top and detachable aluminum hardtop. Aluminum was used for the hood and trunk lid while the unit body/frame structure employed galvanized steel. The Allante's wheelbase measured 8.4 inches shorter than an Eldorado's, but the 2-seater shared its basic fully independent suspension. An all-disc power brake system with Bosch antilocking was standard. Initial Allantes had used a 4.1-liter V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. By 1990, a 200-horsepower, 4.5-liter V8 was the motive source, also with automatic only. Traction control was new for 1990, using sensors for the antilock brakes to detect wheel slip during acceleration or steady cruising. When either front wheel began to slip, the system applied braking force to that wheel. If both front wheels were slipping, enough braking action was applied on both sides to optimize traction. A lower-priced Allante became available with only the folding convertible top. That one cost $51,500, whereas the Allante with twin tops stickered for $57,813--far beyond other Cadillac prices. A driver's airbag went into the 1990 models, and electronically controlled shock absorbers were retuned to improve ride quality. The standard sound system now included both a cassette and a CD player. Primary rival was the Mercedes-Benz 560SL, also a 2-seater. VERY EXCEPTIONAL CAR IN EVERY WAY. DON'T LET THE 144000 SCARE YOU, THIS CAR HAS A DETAILED CARFAX REPORT WITH MANY DEALER SERVICE REPORTS FOR REGULAR SERVICE FOR YEARS. NO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN ARE PERFECT. INTERIOR IS 9 OUT OF 10, CONVERTIBLE TOP IS PERFECT, DRIVES LIKE A DREAM, EXCELLENT TIRES AND HAS THE FACTORY BOSE STEREO, THE CD PLAYER AND CASSETTE DO NOT WORK , THE LAST YEAR FOR THIS AWESOME VEHICLE MAKES IT THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. ALSO COMES WITH CAR WITH NEW CAR COVER. JUST SERVICES THIS CAR IS READY TO GO On Sep-16-11 at 14:05:26 PDT, seller added the following information: 1993 Cadillac Allante with the Northstar EngineReview: The Cadillac Allante is indeed a rare piece, as you don’t see many around. Cadillac produced the Allante to much fanfare from 1987 through 1993, and only 21,300 cars were built during the model run. Allante was Cadillac’s high-end two-seat sports roadster, although removable hardtops were available on 1990-1992 models and as an option on your ‘93.On the plus side is the fact that the 1993 Allante featured Cadillac’s new Northstar ”sealed” V8 engine and transmission, a Cadillac exclusive. Prior years relied on a “normal” 4.1 or 4.5 liter V8, which weren’t noted for any real go power and were rated at just 170 and 200 horses, respectively. However, the Northstar V8 displaces 4.6 liters and 295 horses, which equates to a full 95 horses more than the prior year’s 4.5 V8.1993 Cadillac Allante with the Northstar EngineCollector Car Corner By Greg ZylaQ: I have just purchased a 1993 Cadillac Allante with the Northstar Engine. I feel this will be a very desirable vehicle in the future, with it being the last production year and a Northstar V8.My books have little information on this late model. I was wondering if you have any info for me, i.e. who made the body, how many were produced, or anything else you might have of interest?I love your column and read it in Auto Roundup, along with all the other good stuff. Thanks for any help you can provide. I’ll be watching. Best Regards, Jim Sargent, Penrose, CO.A: Thanks for the nice words, Jim. The Cadillac Allante is indeed a rare piece, as you don’t see many around. Cadillac produced the Allante to much fanfare from 1987 through 1993, and only 21,300 cars were built during the model run. Allante was Cadillac’s high-end two-seat sports roadster, although removable hardtops were available on 1990-1992 models and as an option on your ‘93.On the plus side is the fact that the 1993 Allante featured Cadillac’s new Northstar ”sealed” V8 engine and transmission, a Cadillac exclusive. Prior years relied on a “normal” 4.1 or 4.5 liter V8, which weren’t noted for any real go power and were rated at just 170 and 200 horses, respectively. However, the Northstar V8 displaces 4.6 liters and 295 horses, which equates to a full 95 horses more than the prior year’s 4.5 V8.Your Allante’s engine was the first ever Northstar introduced by Cadillac, and is called the L37. Today, GM cars still rely on a tweaked version of the original L37, including the Cadillac DTS Performance model and Buick Lucerne Super, proving it’s a great engine. As for the body, it, too, is a very important aspect of Allante. Produced in Italy by Pininfarina, noted for its Ferrari designs, and was shipped all the way to Michigan to be attached to the body by GM craftsmen. All of this adds to the value of your car.On Sep-16-11 at 14:10:59 PDT, seller added the following information: http://www.auto-roundup.com/index.php/1993-cadillac-allante-northstar-engineOn Sep-25-11 at 10:10:11 PDT, seller added the following information: Has a new 7 year battery just installed.