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not totally embrace anybody. This would be a very nice package for a specific type of buyer if in fact that type of buyer exists. The basic shape of the de Ville is one that holds no middle ground. Either it stirs your passionate side or you can‘t imagine what anybody would see in it. Its large proportions look somewhat bloated but are effective in capturing the spirit of the bygone days of Cadillac supremacy. The high rear deck is really the culprit‘in making this car appear too big, however it does provide enough trunk space to allow the Snowâ€" birds to move just about all of their belongings between here and Florida. The Concours has deleted most of the chromework, including the protruding hood ornament. Make no mistake about it though This is not a car that needs a hood ornament to tell the world that its a Caddy. Inside the car is enough interior space to hold a family reunion. The car seats six adults in absolute comfort. The 60/40 split bench seat up front includes a fold down armrest that opens to store tapes, CDs, Concours coins, mileage records or just about anything else that the driver would want access to. A pop out dual cupholder is also conveniently stored in this space. Leather seating and a leather wrapped steering wheel look and feel great. Wood inserts are used tastefully in the doors and on the dash. The instrumentation is digital, which I personally dislike. It looks like cheap gadgetry and is much more difficult to interpret than analog gauges. Dual airbags are standard as is just about every electric automotive feature known to mankind. The seats are sixway power with memory positions and can be ordered with optional heaters. Parking your behind on a leather seat on a cold dark day with a high of â€" 30 Celsius will soon convince you that the extra $150 is well worth it. PAGE 34 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1994 This mumble jumble is applicable to all de Villes so lets get on to talking a little more about the Conâ€" cours. Most of what makes the Concours stand out is what is under the sheet metal. Turning the key breaths life into one of the world‘s best engines. The 4.6â€"litre aluminum block Northstar V8 boasts a 32â€" valve configuration which produces 270 hp. This is slightly less than the 295 hp delivered by the STS. Standing behind the Concours when the ignition is fired is like being in the presence of a 228 or a Corvette. The dual exhausts produce a sound which is music to my ears. Stepping hard on the gas is like accelerating out of the pits at Daytona. All around (Continued from page 33 you people will stare, not believing their eyes or their ears. This car truly delivers everything it promises in the performance category. s However, in today‘s market, horsepower alone won‘t cut it. Finesse is what separates the men from the boys. Once again the Cadillac engineers are faced with a dilemma. A softened suspension would be the norm and would be expected by a large number of buyers whereas a stiffer suspension would provide better handling. The solution was to engineer a four wheel independent suspension that adjusts itself instantaneously through computer modulated feedâ€" back and control. The car senses the road and the stresses being imposed by the driver. Using this information, the touring suspension is adjusted with a frequency that translates to nearly instantaneous feedback/response, even when traveling at 100 km/hr. The result of all this is a smooth Cadillac ride with a proper dose of road feel and surprisingly betâ€" ter handling than expected. The car does dip a bit and does not exactly stick in a corner like a Ferrari but it does inspire more aggressive driving than the average de Ville owner is likely to do. Traction Control and anti lock brakes make winter driving a little more palatable. The Northstar engine and a fourâ€"speed automatic combine to give the Conâ€" cours a very impressive highway mileage rating of 8.7 litres per 100 km.. The city rating of 14.4 litres per 100 km is closer to expectations from a car of this size. As you can imagine, the Concours is not a car that everyone can afford. With a base price of $49,500 it is the most costly de Ville and options can move this price even higher. My test car, with the power sunâ€" roof, upgraded sound system, theft deterrent system, heated seats and accent stripe, listed at $53,443 ,including freight and air tax. § Now I am not trying to tell you that there is much wrong with the Concours. On the contrary, the car is a very nice and delivers plenty of thrills. I love the engine and the road manners have,been well engiâ€" neered. The problem seems to lie with marketing. 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