Cadillac DeVille 0–60 Times
The Cadillac DeVille 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Life and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Cadillac DeVille is the 2002 Cadillac DeVille DTS Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Cadillac DeVille is the 1981 Cadillac DeVille d'Elegance Sedan, which took 11.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Cadillac DeVille tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.47 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.38 seconds at 87.34 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.40sec
2002 DTS Sedan
Average 0–60
8.47sec
Across 17 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.38sec
@ 87.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.60sec
1981 d'Elegance Sedan
Across 17 verified runs, the Cadillac DeVille ranges from 6.40 to 11.60 seconds 0–60, with a 8.47-second average.
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Cadillac DeVille Performance Overview
Cadillac’s DeVille performance record spans 1961 to 2002 across 17 verified tests, tracing a full-size luxury sedan line that remained exclusively gasoline-powered throughout the sampled years. Early cars relied on large naturally aspirated V8s, with output ranging from 325 hp in the 4th Gen to as much as 472 hp in the 5th Gen before later downsizing and lower-output eras. In period testing, the 1961 Hardtop Coupe reached 60 mph in 11.0 seconds, while the 1968 Hardtop Coupe cut that to 9.1 seconds as the model’s quickest early benchmark.
The 1970s and early 1980s show the DeVille’s slowest measured period, including a 10.6-second run for the 1978 Coupe and an 11.6-second result for the 1981 d'Elegance Sedan, the slow end of the recorded range. Performance shifted notably with the 10th Gen (1994-1999), when Northstar-era V8 power brought the 1994 Concours Sedan to 7.8 seconds, the 1995 Concours Sedan to 6.9, and the 1997 Concours Sedan to 6.6 while also posting the model’s quickest quarter-mile, 14.9 seconds at 96 mph.
In the 11th Gen, 275-300 hp naturally aspirated V8s kept that pace, and the 2002 DTS Sedan set the DeVille’s best verified 0-60 time at 6.4 seconds. That places the final recorded DeVille as the quickest of the line in independent testing.
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Cadillac DeVille 0–60 by generation
6 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gen | 2000–2005 | 7.54s | 6.40s — 2002 DTS Sedan | 5 | The 11th Gen generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.54 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2002 DTS Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 300 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations. |
| 10th Gen | 1994–1999 | 7.28s | 6.60s — 1997 Concours Sedan | 6 | The 10th Gen generation (1994–1999) averaged 7.28 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1997 Concours Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 300 hp across 4.6L V8, 4.9L V8 configurations. |
| 8th Gen | 1977–1984 | 11.10s | 10.60s — 1978 Coupe | 2 | The 8th Gen generation (1977–1984) averaged 11.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1978 Coupe at 10.60 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 195 hp across 6.0L V8, 7.0L V8 configurations. |
| 7th Gen | 1971–1976 | 10.90s | 10.90s — 1975 Coupe | 1 | The 7th Gen generation (1971–1976) averaged 10.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1975 Coupe at 10.90 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 8.2L V8 configurations. |
| 5th Gen | 1965–1970 | 9.25s | 9.10s — 1968 Hardtop Coupe | 2 | The 5th Gen generation (1965–1970) averaged 9.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1968 Hardtop Coupe at 9.10 seconds. Output ranged from 375 to 472 hp across 7.7L V8 configurations. |
| 4th Gen | 1961–1964 | 11.00s | 11.00s — 1961 Hardtop Coupe | 1 | The 4th Gen generation (1961–1964) averaged 11.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1961 Hardtop Coupe at 11.00 seconds. Output was 325 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations. |
11th Gen
2000–2005
Avg 0–60
7.54s
Fastest
6.40s
Tests
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2002 DTS Sedan
The 11th Gen generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.54 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2002 DTS Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 300 hp across 4.6L V8 configurations.
10th Gen
1994–1999
Avg 0–60
7.28s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
6
1997 Concours Sedan
The 10th Gen generation (1994–1999) averaged 7.28 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1997 Concours Sedan at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 300 hp across 4.6L V8, 4.9L V8 configurations.
8th Gen
1977–1984
Avg 0–60
11.10s
Fastest
10.60s
Tests
2
1978 Coupe
The 8th Gen generation (1977–1984) averaged 11.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1978 Coupe at 10.60 seconds. Output ranged from 145 to 195 hp across 6.0L V8, 7.0L V8 configurations.
7th Gen
1971–1976
Avg 0–60
10.90s
Fastest
10.90s
Tests
1
1975 Coupe
The 7th Gen generation (1971–1976) averaged 10.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1975 Coupe at 10.90 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 8.2L V8 configurations.
5th Gen
1965–1970
Avg 0–60
9.25s
Fastest
9.10s
Tests
2
1968 Hardtop Coupe
The 5th Gen generation (1965–1970) averaged 9.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1968 Hardtop Coupe at 9.10 seconds. Output ranged from 375 to 472 hp across 7.7L V8 configurations.
4th Gen
1961–1964
Avg 0–60
11.00s
Fastest
11.00s
Tests
1
1961 Hardtop Coupe
The 4th Gen generation (1961–1964) averaged 11.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1961 Hardtop Coupe at 11.00 seconds. Output was 325 hp across 6.4L V8 configurations.
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Cadillac DeVille 0–60 times by model year
17 tests · 13 years
▾
2002 Cadillac DeVille
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.23
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2002 Cadillac DeVille DTS Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 17
#08
2002 Cadillac DeVille DTS Sedan
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.8 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H / 16.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 17
#13
2002 Cadillac DeVille Masterpiece Hearse Wagon
10.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 17
How we verify Cadillac DeVille performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac DeVille trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac DeVille 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Cadillac DeVille performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2002 Cadillac DeVille DTS has recorded 0-60 mph times of 6.4 and 7.3 seconds. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 15.0 seconds at 95 mph, with another verified pass at 15.8 seconds and 92.8 mph. Both tests were stock cars rated at 300 hp and 295 lb-ft.
The fastest Cadillac DeVille on record is the 2002 DTS Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest DeVille overall across 17 verified tests. It also ran the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 95 mph in its quickest recorded pass.
The fastest stock Cadillac DeVille is also the fastest DeVille overall: the 2002 DTS Sedan at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no non-production runs in the record here, so the stock and overall leaders are the same car. Its best quarter-mile is 15.0 seconds at 95 mph.
Across 17 verified Cadillac DeVille tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.47 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 16.38 seconds at 87.3 mph. That average covers everything from the quickest 6.4-second 2002 DTS Sedan to the slowest 11.6-second 1981 d'Elegance Sedan.
The 11th Gen Cadillac DeVille, sold from 2000 to 2005, averages 7.54 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest example is the 2002 DTS Sedan at 6.4 seconds. Power across this generation ranges from 275 to 300 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest 10th Gen Cadillac DeVille is the 1997 Concours Sedan, which hit 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Across 6 tests for the 1994-1999 generation, the average 0-60 time is 7.28 seconds. This generation is also home to the quickest DeVille quarter-mile: 14.9 seconds at 96 mph.
A 10th Gen Cadillac DeVille, covering the 1994-1999 model years, averages 7.28 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 recorded tests. The quickest run is 6.6 seconds from a 1997 Concours Sedan. Engines in this generation range from 200 to 300 hp, all naturally aspirated and gasoline-powered.
The 5th Gen Cadillac DeVille, built from 1965 to 1970, averages 9.25 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its fastest recorded run is 9.1 seconds by a 1968 Hardtop Coupe. Output in this generation ranges from 375 to 472 hp, with naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains throughout.
The DTS is quicker on record. Across 4 tests, the Cadillac DeVille DTS averages 6.78 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 6.4 seconds. The Concours Sedan averages 7.08 seconds across 5 tests, with a best of 6.6 seconds. That gives the DTS the edge in both average and best-case acceleration.
The quickest quarter-mile ever recorded for a Cadillac DeVille is 14.9 seconds at 96 mph, set by a 1997 Concours Sedan. For reference, the average DeVille quarter-mile across 17 tests is 16.38 seconds at 87.3 mph. The 2002 DTS Sedan comes close with a best recorded pass of 15.0 seconds at 95 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Life
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road Test
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac DeVille can do, not a single marketing claim.
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