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DeVille
1959 Cadillac DeVille de Ville
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Cadillac
Model
DeVille
Variant
de Ville
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Coupé de Ville 6.4 V8 OHV Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
349 hp
Power (kW)
257 kW
Torque
590 Nm (435 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,384 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,715 mm
(225.0 in)
Width
2,037 mm
(80.2 in)
Height
1,379 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
3,302 mm
(130.0 in)
Curb weight
2,270 kg
(5,004 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
98.43 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Tri (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
79 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,549 mm
(61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,549 mm
(61.0 in)
Turning Circle
14.32 m
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
DeVille
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
DeVille de Ville
1959–1993
DeVille de Ville Coupe Generations
1 of 15
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1st Generation
1959–1960
Year
1959
Powertrain
Coupé de Ville 6.4 V8 OHV Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
349 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline