29th Apr 2016, 14:06
Actually, by the 1990s Cadillac's engine had improved. The HT 4100 V8 from the 80s was pathetically slow and unreliable, but by the early '90s it had a larger displacement of 4.9 litres and was much faster and a lot more reliable. Also the rear drive Brougham from 1990-1992 used the same V8s (305 or 350) that the Chevy Caprice used.
29th Apr 2016, 10:22
Of course now you can drive a 638 HP manual trans Cadillac straight from the factory. Time doesn't sit still. Shifters belong on the floor with a console. Including automatics. I have owned 4 Impalas 63-64 SS and none had a bench seat. There's no enjoyment or performance benefit with 3 on the tree. Plus if someone skimped there it's likely to lack power steering. A terrible driving experience, especially in a full size car. Parking especially. In fact if I had a factory 3 speed on the floor, it would be removed at once for a 4 speed M21-M22 on a GM.