1983 Cadillac Seville specifications

1983 Cadillac Seville data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1506 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1539 mm 60.6 inches
Length 5202 mm 204.8 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1379 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1744 kg 3845 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 77 litres 16.9 [20.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Cadillac
Engine code LT8
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.1 litre
4087 cc
(249.404 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88 × 84 mm
3.46 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output 24.6 kW/litre
33.5 ps/litre
33 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 66.31 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminum head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 833.2 kPa (120.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 510.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.32 kg/kW
28.94 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 6JJ x 15
Tyres front P205/75 R 15
Tyres rear P205/75 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID635943
Production total
Model code S69
Model family 6K
RAC rating 38.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Cadillac Seville added 2020-02-06.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 4087 cm3/249.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1725 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 5737 cm3/350.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3AOD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1832 kg
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