1981 Cadillac DeVille Sedan
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- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Columbia Blue, Front Right, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Sedan DeVille (6074512801) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille D'Elegance in Columbia Blue, Rear Left, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Cadillac Coupe Deville dashboard by That Hartford Guy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Cadillac DeVille Sedan is a 140-hp 6.0-liter V8 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,847 MSRP.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm.
The DeVille measures 221.0 inches long on a 121.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,847 ($49,508 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8-6-4 (L62), Eaton modulated-displacement cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor with Modulated Displacement (V8-6-4) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (heavy-duty THM400) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221 in |
| Width | 76.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Cadillac DeVille Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac DEVILLE.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac DEVILLE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac DEVILLE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 CADILLAC DEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.