Cadillac Models & History 2000
Cadillac’s millennium-ending 2000 lineup featured completely restyled full-size DeVille sedans built on a much stiffened platform shared with some other GM marques.
- The end results were somewhat shorter and slightly narrower than the 1999 models, but rode on a 1.5-inch longer wheelbase.
- Catera received a face-lift and the addition of a Sport version distinguished by 17-inch wheels and other exterior styling features.
- Eldorado and Seville remained largely unchanged in appearance but received tweaks to their Northstar V-8 engines.
- While Cadillac’s impressive Evoq concept car hinted at future styling for the marque, the year’s production models were characterized by technological razzle-dazzle such as
- a thermal-imaging Night Vision system
- updates to StabiliTrak that included automatic shock-absorber dampening adjustment on individual wheels
- LED tail lights
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
- a system that prevented front-passenger air bags from deploying if the seat was unoccupied or contained a small child.
STYLE
Model | Series Prod. No. | Body Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping weight |
Catera | VR5 | R69 | 4-door Sedan | 31010 | 1714 kg |
DeVille | KD5 | D69 | 4-door Sedan | 39895 | 1808 kg |
KE5 | E69 | 4-door DHS Sedan | 45595 | 1840 kg | |
KF5 | F69 | 4-door DTS Sedan | 45595 | 1839 kg | |
Eldorado | EL1 | L57 | 2-door ESC Coupe | 39665 | 1739 kg |
ET1 | T57 | 2-door ETC Coupe | 43240 | 1753 kg | |
Seville | KS5 | S69 | 4-door SLS Sedan | 44475 | 1805 kg |
KY5 | Y69 | 4-door STS Sedan | 49075 | 1819 kg |
I. D. NUMBERS
The 2000 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. The code was as follows: | ||
POSITION | DIGIT | MEANING |
1 | 1 or 4 | manufacturing country (United States) |
2 | G | General Motors |
3 | 6 | Cadillac |
4 & 5 | car line series |
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6 | the body style: |
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7 | the restraint code |
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8 | the engine |
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9 | check digit | – |
10 | model year | Y = 2000 |
11 | the assembly plant | |
12-17 | the production sequence number |
HISTORICAL NOTES
2000 Cadillac Notes
- As announced during 1999, Cadillac did field an effort to compete in the 2000 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
- The four racing Cadillacs, named LMP (for Le Mans Prototype), were based on Riley & Scott chassis fitted with a twin-turbocharged, intercooled 4.0-liter Northstar V-8s (not a regular production item).
- While not ultimately victorious, valuable lessons were learned by the Cadillac contingent and optimism prevailed for a better showing in 2001.
- One bright spot in Cadillac’s LeMans experience was the flawless performance of the Night Vision systems on its race cars.
- Derived from thermal-imaging technology developed for the military and proven during the Gulf War, Night Vision was but one element of the technological wizardry that typified production Cadillacs for 2000.
- Standard and optional features such as Night Vision, StabiliTrak, CVRSS, PAS, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, OnStar, selective air bag deployment, and hands-free cellular phone operation — to name a few — brought world attention to Cadillac’s state-of-the-art engineering and commitment to excellence.
200 Automotive Notes
- G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. was president of GM
- John F. Smith, Jr. was chairman of the board at GM
- Top model year production for 2000
2000 Automotive Notes
- GM news:
- Ford news:
- Chrysler news:
- AMC news:
- Other makes news:
- Top American Automobile Corporations for 2000
1. General Motors………………………………………………………………………………………………………..?
2. Ford……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
3. Chrysler………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
4. AMC………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
5. Others……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
- Top model year production for 2000
Ford…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..965,029
Pontiac……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….573,805
Chevrolet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….547,294
Dodge…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………298,042
Lincoln/Mercury………………………………………………………………………………………………….282,292
Saturn…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………260,904
Oldsmobile………………………………………………………………………………………………………….237,399
Buick…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..209,328
Cadillac……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….158,944
Chrysler………………………………………………………………………………………………………………80,348
Plymouth…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….54,543
Acura………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….142,681