Cadillac Cimarron

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Cadillac Cimarron (1982-1984)
Cadillac Cimarron (1982-1984)
Cimarron
Production period: 1982-1988
Class : Middle class
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.8-2.8 liters
(65-93 kW)
Length: 4515 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height: 1323 mm
Wheelbase : 2570 mm
Empty weight : 1139-1248 kg
Cadillac Cimarron (1986–1988)
Rear view

The Cadillac Cimarron was a vehicle produced by the American car manufacturer Cadillac from the beginning of 1982 to the summer of 1988 . The Cimarron was part of the General Motors J-Car family , which in Germany included the Opel Ascona C , and was based on the Chevrolet Cavalier . With a vehicle length of 440 cm, it is the smallest Cadillac ever built.

Model history

In the early 1980s, Cadillac lost massive customers to brands that offered smaller premium vehicles, particularly BMW and Mercedes. Due to the short time until the planned market launch, only one Chevrolet Cavalier was modified, especially at the front. The 1.8-liter with 65 kW (89 PS) also came from the Cavalier, which in conjunction with the long axle ratio (3.65: 1) only ensured moderate performance, especially in combination with the three-speed automatic transmission, which is available with four-speed - Manual transmission replaced. The Cimarron was the first Cadillac with a four-cylinder engine since 1914 and the first with a standard manual transmission since 1953. The base price was initially 12,181 US dollars (roughly equivalent to that of a Cavalier with the appropriate equipment). Standard features included air conditioning, aluminum wheels with wide tires, leather seats with lumbar support, a stereo radio and other extras. The press was divided on the Cimarron. She praised the fact that Cadillac is leaving the usual tracks, but took offense at the price and especially the poor performance.

1983: Instead of the 1.8-liter with a four-speed gearbox, a two-liter four-cylinder (65 kW / 89 hp) with an injection system and a five-speed gearbox were introduced to improve driving performance. The operation is only partially successful. Special model Cimarron d'Oro with black paintwork and gold-colored accents.

1984: Slightly modified radiator grille, Cimarron d'Oro still in the range. Otherwise no changes.

1985: The 2.8-liter V6 from Chevrolet with 93 kW (127 hp) is also available in the Cimarron at an additional cost from the beginning of 1985 , but the two-liter remains on offer. At the same time, the front section is being revised.

1986: New rear section with side lights, Bilstein sports suspension (standard on the V6) and digital instruments on request. Cimarron d'Oro with wide rectangular headlights, the basic model still with the small rectangular double headlights.

1987: Elimination of the four-cylinder, the V6 with five-speed gearbox is now standard, as are rectangular broadband headlights. Elimination of the Cimarron d'Oro.

1988: Detailed changes of a technical nature. Production ends at the end of the model year.

Quantities

1982: 25.968

1983: 19.194

1984: 21.898

1985: 19,890

1986: 24,534

1987: 14,561

1988: 6,454

Total: 132,499 copies.

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  • James M. Flammang, Ron Kowalke: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999. Kraus Publications, Iola 1999.

Web links

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Timeline of Cadillac models from 1980 to present
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Middle class Cimarron BLS ATS CT4
upper middle class Catera CTS CTS CTS CT5
Seville Seville Seville Seville STS XTS
Upper class DeVille DeVille DeVille DeVille DTS
Fleetwood Fleetwood Fleetwood CT6
Brougham
Personal Luxury Eldorado Eldorado Eldorado
Crossover SUV Lyriq
XT4
SRX SRX XT5
XT6
SUV Escalade Escalade Escalade Escalade
Roadster Allante XLR