Cadillac Deville - Revision history

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	In November 1971, a showroom-stock 1971 Coupe deVille placed third in the annual coast-to-coast Cannonball Run, posting the highest average speed of the event, 84.6 [[miles per hour\|mph]] (excluding stops) and averaging 8.9 miles per gallon.		In November 1971, a showroom-stock 1971 Coupe deVille placed third in the annual coast-to-coast Cannonball Run, posting the highest average speed of the event, 84.6 [[miles per hour\|mph]] (excluding stops) and averaging 8.9 miles per gallon.

	==~~1977 - 1984~~==		==1977–1984==
	In 1977, the first generation of downsized Cadillacs included mechanically similar DeVilles and Fleetwoods, with the latter still occupying the top of the lineup. The models primarily differed in minor trim, interior upholstery & equipment levels. These were the first ''DeVille''		In 1977, the first generation of downsized Cadillacs included mechanically similar DeVilles and Fleetwoods, with the latter still occupying the top of the lineup. The models primarily differed in minor trim, interior upholstery & equipment levels. These were the first ''DeVille''
	models to be marketed without [[fender skirts]] over the rear wheels.		models to be marketed without [[fender skirts]] over the rear wheels.
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	The big 500 in³ V8 was gone, replaced by a 425 in³ engine. This engine was replaced by the 368 in³ [[Cadillac V8 engine#368 and V8-6-4\|V8-6-4]] for 1980, and the 350 in³ [[Oldsmobile V8 engine#LF9\|LF9]] diesel V8 was now an option. Reliability problems with the V8-6-4 engine's computer controls prompted Cadillac to rush their new aluminum-block [[Cadillac V8 engine#HT-4100\|HT]] series engine into production for 1982.		The big 500 in³ V8 was gone, replaced by a 425 in³ engine. This engine was replaced by the 368 in³ [[Cadillac V8 engine#368 and V8-6-4\|V8-6-4]] for 1980, and the 350 in³ [[Oldsmobile V8 engine#LF9\|LF9]] diesel V8 was now an option. Reliability problems with the V8-6-4 engine's computer controls prompted Cadillac to rush their new aluminum-block [[Cadillac V8 engine#HT-4100\|HT]] series engine into production for 1982.

	==~~1985 - 1993~~==		==1985–1993==
	In 1985, the second generation of downsized DeVilles and Fleetwoods (other than the [[Cadillac Brougham\|Brougham]]) would see a switch to [[front wheel drive]]. This drastic downsizing did not prove popular with consumers and soon [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]] was outselling Cadillac. The 4.1 L HT-4100 was the only available engine. It was expanded to 4.5 L for 1988. A 4.9 L version, the largest of this type, was introduced in 1991.		In 1985, the second generation of downsized DeVilles and Fleetwoods (other than the [[Cadillac Brougham\|Brougham]]) would see a switch to [[front wheel drive]]. This drastic downsizing did not prove popular with consumers and soon [[Lincoln (automobile)\|Lincoln]] was outselling Cadillac. The 4.1 L HT-4100 was the only available engine. It was expanded to 4.5 L for 1988. A 4.9 L version, the largest of this type, was introduced in 1991.

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	The sedan version lasted through one more redesign in 2000 before being replaced by the [[Cadillac DTS\|DTS]] (stands for DeVille Touring Sedan) for 2006.		The sedan version lasted through one more redesign in 2000 before being replaced by the [[Cadillac DTS\|DTS]] (stands for DeVille Touring Sedan) for 2006.

	==~~1994 - 1999~~==		==1994–1999==
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	==~~2000 - 2005~~==		==2000–2005==
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	==Awards==		==Awards==
	* 2003 J.D Power Initial Quality Study 4th winner (Mid luxury)		* 2003 '''J.D. Power Initial Quality Study''' 4th winner (Mid luxury)

	==See also==		==See also==

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the Massachusetts State Police for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor Mitt Romney's [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray is using Kerry Healey's old Crown Vic for Greater Boston travel and rides the MBTA Commuter Rail to and from work and his Worcester home.		Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the Massachusetts State Police for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor Mitt Romney's [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray is using Kerry Healey's old Crown Vic for Greater Boston travel and rides the MBTA Commuter Rail to and from work and his Worcester home.



			==Awards==
			* 2003 J.D Power Initial Quality Study 4th winner (Mid luxury)

	==See also==		==See also==

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	==1994 - 1999==		==1994 - 1999==
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	\|image=[[Image:94-96_Cadillac_DeVille.jpg\|Pre-facelift DeVille\|250px]]		\|image=[[Image:94-96_Cadillac_DeVille.jpg\|Pre-facelift DeVille\|250px]]
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	==2000 - 2005==		==2000 - 2005==
	{{Infobox ~~Automobile generation~~		{{Infobox \|
	\|name=Twelfth generation		\|name=Twelfth generation
	\|image=[[Image:00-05 Cadillac Deville.jpg\|12th-gen Deville\|250px]]		\|image=[[Image:00-05 Cadillac Deville.jpg\|12th-gen Deville\|250px]]
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	The 2000 model year saw the first major redesign since 1994 and the introduction of the last generation of the Deville. The exterior was completely redesigned featuring a sportier, elegant and more aerodynamic design. The revamped interior featured completely new door panels and seats, while the dashboard and radio face only received minor facelifts. 2000 DeVilles also featured the first production ~~[[light-emitting diode\|~~LED]] tail lamps in automobiles, a feature now becoming increasingly commonplace on luxury and family cars. The 'd Elegance designation was replaced with the Deville DHS (Deville High Luxury), which added several cabin comfort options to include power rear window sunshade and heated/massaging rear seats. The performance enthusiast's Deville, the Deville Concourse was renamed the Deville DTS (Deville Touring Sedan)and was available with stability control, active suspension, onboard navigation and magnetic variable assist steering.		The 2000 model year saw the first major redesign since 1994 and the introduction of the last generation of the Deville. The exterior was completely redesigned featuring a sportier, elegant and more aerodynamic design. The revamped interior featured completely new door panels and seats, while the dashboard and radio face only received minor facelifts. 2000 DeVilles also featured the first production LED tail lamps in automobiles, a feature now becoming increasingly commonplace on luxury and family cars. The 'd Elegance designation was replaced with the Deville DHS (Deville High Luxury), which added several cabin comfort options to include power rear window sunshade and heated/massaging rear seats. The performance enthusiast's Deville, the Deville Concourse was renamed the Deville DTS (Deville Touring Sedan)and was available with stability control, active suspension, onboard navigation and magnetic variable assist steering.

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	''See [[Cadillac DTS]]''		''See [[Cadillac DTS]]''

	For the 2006 model year the Cadillac DeVille nameplate, but not the car itself, was replaced by the [[Cadillac DTS]]. This is in fact an abbreviation of "DeVille Touring Sedan", a name that dates back to 1985 when it was used for the optional touring package that eventually became its own model. This follows the same naming pattern as the CTS ("[[Cadillac Catera\|Catera]] Touring Sedan"), STS ("[[Cadillac Seville\|Seville]] Touring Sedan") and ETC ("[[Cadillac Eldorado\|Eldorado]] Touring Coupe"), although the ETC is no longer produced. The last DeVille rolled off the [[Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly]] line on [[June 23]], [[2005]].		For the 2006 model year the Cadillac DeVille nameplate, but not the car itself, was replaced by the [[Cadillac DTS]]. This is in fact an abbreviation of "DeVille Touring Sedan", a name that dates back to 1985 when it was used for the optional touring package that eventually became its own model. This follows the same naming pattern as the CTS ("[[Cadillac Catera\|Catera]] Touring Sedan"), STS ("[[Cadillac Seville\|Seville]] Touring Sedan") and ETC ("[[Cadillac Eldorado\|Eldorado]] Touring Coupe"), although the ETC is no longer produced. The last DeVille rolled off the [[Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly]] line on June 23, 2005.

	==Technology==		==Technology==
	As GM's top of the line sedan, DeVilles feature class leading automotive technology. For example, it was one of the first cars to feature [[airbag]]s, [[night-vision]] technology, [[XM Satellite Radio]], OnStar roadside assistance, etc.		As GM's top of the line sedan, DeVilles feature class leading automotive technology. For example, it was one of the first cars to feature [[airbag]]s, night-vision technology, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar roadside assistance, etc.

	The DeVille's [[Raytheon]] night vision system was particularly notable. It was the first [[thermal imaging~~]] [[~~night vision]] system offered as original equipment by an auto manufacturer. It was introduced in the 2000 model and sold well with over 7,000 buyers. Sales fell quickly, however, and only 600 systems were sold for 2004. It was dropped in September of that year with just 145 units installed in 2005 vehicles before its demise.		The DeVille's [[Raytheon]] night vision system was particularly notable. It was the first thermal imaging night vision system offered as original equipment by an auto manufacturer. It was introduced in the 2000 model and sold well with over 7,000 buyers. Sales fell quickly, however, and only 600 systems were sold for 2004. It was dropped in September of that year with just 145 units installed in 2005 vehicles before its demise.

	DeVilles are also a popular conversion chassis, most commonly as limousines and hearses, however the [[Lincoln Town Car]] is more commonly used as a limousine chassis due to its [[rear wheel drive]] and body on frame architecture, which provides a more rigid chassis for a long car. Additionally, a conventional rear wheel drive car is cheaper to maintain in fleets.		DeVilles are also a popular conversion chassis, most commonly as limousines and hearses, however the [[Lincoln Town Car]] is more commonly used as a limousine chassis due to its [[rear wheel drive]] and body on frame architecture, which provides a more rigid chassis for a long car. Additionally, a conventional rear wheel drive car is cheaper to maintain in fleets.


	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	~~[[Governor of Massachusetts\|~~Massachusetts Governor~~]] [[~~Deval Patrick]] has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the [[Massachusetts State Police]] for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor ~~[[Mitt Romney\|~~Mitt Romney's]] [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. [[Tim Murray]] is using ~~[[Kerry Healey\|~~Kerry Healey's]] old Crown Vic for [[Greater Boston]] travel and rides the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]] to and from work and his [[Worcester~~, Massachusetts\|Worcester]]~~ home.		Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the Massachusetts State Police for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor Mitt Romney's [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray is using Kerry Healey's old Crown Vic for Greater Boston travel and rides the MBTA Commuter Rail to and from work and his Worcester home.
	~~gdf~~

	==See also==		==See also==

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	[[Governor of Massachusetts\|Massachusetts Governor]] [[Deval Patrick]] has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the [[Massachusetts State Police]] for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor [[Mitt Romney\|Mitt Romney's]] [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. [[Tim Murray]] is using [[Kerry Healey\|Kerry Healey's]] old Crown Vic for [[Greater Boston]] travel and rides the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]] to and from work and his [[Worcester, Massachusetts\|Worcester]] home.		[[Governor of Massachusetts\|Massachusetts Governor]] [[Deval Patrick]] has the DeVille as his official car. The choice of car was recommended by the [[Massachusetts State Police]] for use, security system, and the exterior color. The controversy was spurred over the $38,000 choice than former Governor [[Mitt Romney\|Mitt Romney's]] [[Ford Crown Victoria]]. The excuse was "...they don't make that model anymore." He is currently paying half the lease personally as reimbursement. Lt. Gov. [[Tim Murray]] is using [[Kerry Healey\|Kerry Healey's]] old Crown Vic for [[Greater Boston]] travel and rides the [[MBTA Commuter Rail]] to and from work and his [[Worcester, Massachusetts\|Worcester]] home.
			gdf

	==See also==		==See also==

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	The '''DeVille''' (also '''De Ville''' and '''de Ville''') name has been used on many of [[Cadillac]]'s luxury car models. After the [[Cadillac Fleetwood\|Fleetwood]] was dropped from the Cadillac lineup the DeVille became the largest Cadillac [[sedan]]. The DeVille name was replaced by DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) for the 2006 model year.		The '''DeVille''' (also '''De Ville''' and '''de Ville''') name has been used on many of [[Cadillac]]'s luxury car models. After the [[Cadillac Fleetwood\|Fleetwood]] was dropped from the Cadillac lineup the DeVille became the largest Cadillac [[sedan]]. The DeVille name was replaced by DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) for the 2006 model year.

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	The name "DeVille" (Town Car in English) derives its name from its body styling, which featured an open chauffeur's compartment and enclosed passenger compartment. This configuration elevated the vehicle from mere transportation to a bona fide status symbol. "Town Car" was first used by Lincoln in 1922 to describe a one-off vehicle built for Henry Ford. (see http://www.lincoln.com/about/ )		The name "DeVille" (Town Car in English) derives its name from its body styling, which featured an open chauffeur's compartment and enclosed passenger compartment. This configuration elevated the vehicle from mere transportation to a bona fide status symbol. "Town Car" was first used by Lincoln in 1922 to describe a one-off vehicle built for Henry Ford. (see http://www.lincoln.com/about/ )
	The first Cadillac to bear the name was the 1949 [[Cadillac Coupe DeVille\|Coupe De Ville]], with a 4-door hardtop version appearing in 1956. Both cars were based on the [[Cadillac Series 62\|Series 62]]. Beginning in 1965, DeVille denoted Cadillac's mainstream model, falling between the [[Cadillac Calais\|Calais]] and the [[Cadillac Fleetwood\|Fleetwood]].		The first Cadillac to bear the name was the 1949 [[Cadillac Coupe DeVille\|Coupe De Ville]], with a 4-door hardtop version appearing in 1956. Both cars were based on the [[Cadillac Series 62\|Series 62]]. Beginning in 1965, DeVille denoted Cadillac's mainstream model, falling between the [[Cadillac Calais\|Calais]] and the [[Cadillac Fleetwood\|Fleetwood]].

	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Image:Cadillac De Ville 6239 Convertible 1957.jpg\|Cadillac De Ville 6239 Convertible 1957~~
	~~Image:Cadillac De Ville 1958.jpg\|Cadillac De Ville 1958~~
	~~Image:Cadillac De Ville Convertible 1958.jpg\|Cadillac De Ville Convertible 1958~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	For 1968, the DeVille gained slight exterior changes to comply with new federal safety and emissions legislation, and as with the rest of the Cadillac lineup, a new 472 in³ (7.7 L) [[V8]] engine rated at 375 hp (sae gross).		For 1968, the DeVille gained slight exterior changes to comply with new federal safety and emissions legislation, and as with the rest of the Cadillac lineup, a new 472 in³ (7.7 L) [[V8]] engine rated at 375 hp (sae gross).

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	\|image=[[Image:94-96_Cadillac_DeVille.jpg\|Pre-facelift DeVille\|250px]]		\|image=[[Image:94-96_Cadillac_DeVille.jpg\|Pre-facelift DeVille\|250px]]