These are standard specifications for the 1979 Cadillac DeVille, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic, Column Shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1984 |
| Price : | $11,140-$11,495 |
| Weight : | 4140 lbs | 1877.872 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 22.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic, Column Shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.48:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.48:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1979 : | 383,138 |
| Total 1979 DeVille production : | 215,101 |
| 1979 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 93,211 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 121,890 |
Dimension(s)
Two-Door Sedan
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.2 in | 5619 mm. |
| Width : | 76.5 in | 1943 mm. |
| Height : | 54.4 in | 1382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.5 in | 3086 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $11,495 |
| Weight : | 4210 lbs | 1909.624 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.2 in | 5619 mm. |
| Width : | 76.5 in | 1943 mm. |
| Height : | 54.4 in | 1382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 121.5 in | 3086 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Iindependent with Ball Joints and Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar Rear : 4-Link Coili Springs, Link Stabilizer | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | GR78-15B Steel Belted Raadial with Wide White Sidewall |
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V247000 |
| Summary | THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Cadillac DeVille FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a wheelbase size of 121.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a length of 221.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a width of 76.48 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille cost when new?A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille cost approximately $11,140 to $11,495 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille was offered as a Sedan, Two-Door Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille had GR78-15B Steel Belted Raadial with Wide White Sidewall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1979? A: Cadillac produced 383,138 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 DeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 215,101 examples of the DeVille in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille had the following engine options: V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic, Column Shift gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille?
How many 1979 Cadillac DeVille were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a wheelbase size of 121.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a length of 221.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille has a width of 76.48 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille cost when new?A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille cost approximately $11,140 to $11,495 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille was offered as a Sedan, Two-Door Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille had GR78-15B Steel Belted Raadial with Wide White Sidewall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1979? A: Cadillac produced 383,138 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 DeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 215,101 examples of the DeVille in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1979 Cadillac DeVille had the following engine options: V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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