Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts
Image coming soon
Vehicles
›
Make
›
Cadillac
›
Model
›
DeVille
1981 Cadillac DeVille de Ville
United States
Diesel
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Cadillac
Model
DeVille
Variant
de Ville
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
7th Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
de Ville 5.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
106 hp
Power (kW)
78 kW
Torque
278 Nm (205 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,737 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,618 mm
(221.2 in)
Width
1,941 mm
(76.4 in)
Height
1,453 mm
(57.2 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm
(121.5 in)
Curb weight
1,895 kg
(4,178 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.05 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
85.98 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
22.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
95 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,567 mm
(61.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Turning Circle
13.4 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
960 mm
(37.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,067 mm
(42.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,059 mm
(41.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,509 mm
(59.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,488 mm
(58.6 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
127
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
555 litres
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
13 of 15
Image coming soon
7th Generation Facelift
1980–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
de Ville 5.7 V8
Horsepower
106 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3 | 4-speed
Diesel
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 3 | 4-speed
Diesel