1997 Cadillac DeVille Base
The 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base is a 275-hp 4.6-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,660 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 275 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The DeVille measures 209.7 inches long on a 113.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,009 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,660 ($76,259 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L Northstar DOHC V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 275 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 3.059 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.625 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.696 |
| Reverse | 2.294 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.7 in |
| Width | 76.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 43.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars