What is the Cadillac Commercial Chassis?
The Cadillac Commercial Chassis was an incomplete vehicle designed for coachbuilders to finish for professional use. Based on Cadillac’s D-platform, it provided a foundation for custom bodies, including hearses, ambulances and limousines.
The name describes the chassis rather than a standard body style. The completed vehicle’s shape and purpose depended on the body fitted by the coachbuilder.
Generation and platform
The single generation ran from 1988 to 1993 and used the D-platform. Cadillac’s commercial chassis gave coachbuilders a base for creating vehicles tailored to professional roles.
Engines and power
In the US EPA market, the Commercial Chassis was offered with petrol engines from 4.5 L to 4.9 L. The range included six versions across its model years.
How economical is the Cadillac Commercial Chassis?
The best listed combined EPA rating is 18 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km. Test procedures differ between the EPA in the United States, WLTP or NEDC in Europe, and the 5-cycle method in Canada, so figures from different markets are not directly equivalent.
Questions and answers
What was the Cadillac Commercial Chassis used for?
It was a base for coachbuilt professional vehicles such as hearses, ambulances and limousines.
What years was this model sold?
It was sold from 1988 to 1993.
What engine sizes were offered?
The US petrol engine range was 4.5 L to 4.9 L.
What is its best combined EPA rating?
The best listed combined rating is 18 MPG.