Cadillac Allanté (1987 to 1993)

The Cadillac Allante is a luxury convertible produced by the American car manufacturer Cadillac. It was introduced in 1987 as a two-seater luxury sports car designed to compete with European rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz SL and the Jaguar XJS. The Allante was initially powered by a 4.5L V8 and displacement increased to 4.6L for 1993. The last couple of years of the Allante also featured a removable aluminum hardtop and a power-operated folding cloth soft top. Standard features included power windows, locks, and seats, leather upholstery, and a Bose sound system. Despite its impressive features and performance, the Allante struggled to gain market share against its European rivals. Production of the Allante ceased in 1993 after only 21,430 units were produced over its seven-year production run.