1993 Cadillac Allanté

In 1993, Cadillac celebrated its 90th Anniversary and this would be the final year for the Allante.

Cadillac produced the two-door, two-seat luxury Allante from 1987 through 1993. They had a body built by coachbuilder Pininfarina and total production reached 21,430 examples. Body styles included a convertible and convertible hardtop. In 1993, it was available only as a soft-top convertible with a base price of just under $60,000 (not including a mandatory $1,700 gas guzzler tax for vehicles sold in the United States). The aluminum hardtop was available as an option, as was a $700 pearl coat paint option and the $500 LCD digital instrument cluster.

The 1993 Cadillac Allante had a significant increase in power (by 95 hp) over the previous year, thanks to the 4.6-liter Northstar L37 V8 engine offering 295 horsepower and 290 ft-lbs of torque. Zero-to-sixty went from 7.9 seconds in 1992, to 6.4 seconds in 1993. Top speed also rose by over 20 mph, to 140 mph. Sales also increased, from 1,931 in 1992 to 4,670 in 1993.

The 4.6-liter V8 was paired with the 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The transmission had a controlled-flow, dual lubricating system which provided the appropriate lubrication during all driving and cornering conditions. The engine had a dual-stream injector Fluid Induction System, highly efficient compound-geometry valve/port designs, and Direct Ignition System. A new unequal-length control arm rear suspension system was fitted, which it shared with the Eldorado and Seville. Another addition was the Road Sensing Suspension, an active damper management system, and revised disc brakes. They had a revised variable-assist power steering rack, deeper front spoiler, and single-piece side windows. A new Pass-Key II anti-theft system was included as standard.

The Allante rested on Goodyear Eagle GA P225/60ZR16 tires and 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels. Chrome wheels were a new option. Three new clear-coat paint colors were available, including Pearl Red, polo Green, and Pearl Flax. This brought the total color options to eight.

Exterior features included a front headlamp washer system, blue-tinted glass, and a new outside electric heated, foldable rearview mirrors. Inside, new nuance leather was used for the bucket seats which were orthopedically designed to provide additional comfort and support. These seats had eight-way metaphoric adjustments and a new four-way power lumbar control system.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 1G6VS339XPU127114

The history of Cadillac dates back to 1902. In 1992, the company celebrated its 90 anniversary in fitting style with the introduction of its new Northstar V8 engine. Later in the year, the final 4,670 examples of the Pininfarina-designed Allante's were produced, each equipped with Cadillac's new flagship engine. They were equipped with the Quiet Coil Direct Ignition System and Fluid Induction System, complimented by a road-sensing suspension, speed-sensitive steering, and Bosch traction control which greatly improved the handling.

This car has traveled less than 49,000 miles since new. It retains its original red paint color and black convertible canvas top. Inside it features the 'Symphony Sound' AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, digital gauge display, and electronic climate control.

In 2008 this Allante Convertible was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $12,000 - $16,000. Bidding surpassed those estimates, settling at $24,200 including the buyer's premium.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 1G6VS3397PU127328

This 1993 Cadillac Allante Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook where it was offered without reserve and estimated to sell between $15,000 - $25,000. There were a total of 4,670 examples of the Allante produced, each powered by Cadillac's new flagship engine, the Northstar V8. The cars carried a price of nearly $60,000 which was a very steep price to pay.

This example reads just 18,300 miles on the odometer. It retains its original red paint, complimented by a black canvas top. It has optional chrome wheels and a well-maintained tan leather interior. At the auction, the bidding went above the estimated value. The Pininfarina-designed car was captivating as it inspired a high bid of $27,500.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible by Pininfarina

This is the only known U.S. Allante that has personally been signed by Sergie Pininfarina.

Convertible by Pininfarina

The Cadillac Allante was a two-door, two-seater convertible marketed by Cadillac from 1986 until 1993, with roughly 21,000 units built over a seven-year production run.

Originally designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJS, the Allante featured a slightly modified variant of the 4.1 liters V8 used across Cadillac's model line.

Convertible by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 1G6VS3396PU125232

This Cadillac Allante Convertible is a 2 owner car that is finished in red with a tan leather interior. It is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Currently, it has 75,400 miles on its odometer. It has been garage-kept, rides on new tires on premium wheels, and retains its original owner's manual.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 1G6VS339XPU100317

This 1993 Cadillac Allante is finished in Pearlescent White with a matching hardtop and a Maroon cloth soft top. The interior is done in luxurious maroon leather. The body was produced in Italy by the Italian car design firm, Pininfarina. It is one of 4,670 Allante Convertibles produced in 1993. Power is from its original, numbers-matching 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 engine coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. It is loaded with factory air conditioning, AM/FM CD player, Keyless entry, power door locks, and power windows. Power mirrors, rear defrost, tilt wheel, factory aluminum wheels, power steering, and power 4-Wheel disc brakes.

by Dan Vaughan

Convertible by Pininfarina

This Allante has been been given performance modifications by Callaway Engineering.

by Dan Vaughan

In March of 1987, Cadillac introduced the limited production Cadillac Allanté. The famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, which had worked for many prestigious marques such as Ferrari and Rolls-Royce, was tasked to handle the coachwork. 747 aircraft were modified to carry the bodies from the Italian coachbuilder's location to Cadillac's facilities in the United States. German steel, Swiss alloy, and French exterior trim amplified the exotic nature of this vehicle.

The integrity of Allante was amplified by Cadillac by having each vehicle undergo a vigorous test-track evaluation followed by an inspection by two teams of technicians. Each team was required to sign-off on each Allanté using their own signature if the vehicle met the standards. A 7-year Limited Warranty was included with each vehicle.

With Cadillac luxury and European racing heritage, the Allanté was the ultimate car. Bosch III Anti-Lock Braking System provided excellent stopping power while the 8-cylinder engine with Sequential-Port Fuel Injection provided smooth but impressive performance. The 16 cubic feet of trunk space was large and accommodating, capable of transporting luggage, ski's, and golf bags.

The interior of the vehicle was plush. The Recaro seats were adorned in hand-fitted leather. The instrumentation featured analog dials and a liquid crystal display. There was plenty of room for the driver and passengers from the two-door coupe.

From the factory, the Allante would set the buyer back just over $56,500. The aluminum block, cast-iron cylinder heads, and liners, 90-degree 8-cylinder engine producing 170 horsepower provided ample power to carry the 3490-pound vehicle. During its production run, only 2569 units were produced, guaranteeing their exclusivity in modern times.

by Dan Vaughan