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1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Sleeper versus a Plymouth Duster

By Brent Suarez
March 10, 2022
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It’s a thrilling, tight drag race between these classic V8 sedans with a surprising end result.


1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille sleeper
Via: YouTube

A 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille from General Engines absolutely decimates a Plymouth Duster in this drag race. The two coupes are quite well matched and make for an exciting run. Yet the Cadillac literally destroys the Plymouth. Here is the summary and the final result of the exhilarating race of the Drag racing and car stuff Youtube channel.

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Classic coupes collide

The 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the Plymouth Duster are two equally formidable coupes. Putting them together in a drag race is bound to be a fun watch.

It’s clear that the Cadillac is eager to decimate the Plymouth from the start, as viewers watch it drive forward and pump gas as the race approaches. Given that the fifth-generation Coupe DeVille can pack a 7.0-liter V8 engine while the Plymouth Duster offers a 5.9-liter V8, it’s obvious who has the advantage here.

Even though the Cadillac benefits from a bigger engine, that doesn’t mean the Plymouth Duster has a timid run. In fact, it is quite obvious that the Duster wants to do everything to try to beat his opponent. However, he does not quite realize this dream.


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The final result


Plymouth Duster Race
Via: YouTube

The race is quite tight, with the majority showing the two coupes almost parallel until the very last seconds. The 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille is no slouch as it crashes to the finish line with an impressive time of 9.297 seconds and a top speed of 150.92 mph. The Plymouth Duster comes in behind the Cadillac with a time of 10.271 seconds and a top speed of 130.81 mph.

While the time difference isn’t huge, it still shows what a power and speed machine the Cadillac is. Its top speed exceeds more than 20 mph ahead of the Plymouth, which just proves that its engine and aerodynamics are far more suited to drag racing.


Overall, the race between the Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the Plymouth Duster is intense and pretty parallel for a while until the Cadillac shows the Plymouth what it’s capable of and crosses the finish line. The Cadillac Coupe DeVille certainly proves that it is capable of decimating even its closest competitors, thanks to its massive 7.0-liter V8 engine.


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Megan McCoig
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Megan McCoig is a London-based writer, most likely typing in a cafe or at my office overlooking the city. Pathologically into celebrity cars and the future of the industry.

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