1981 Cadillac Seville specifications

1981 Cadillac Seville data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2895 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1506 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1538 mm 60.6 inches
Length 5202 mm 204.8 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76.9 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 L62
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6 litre
6036 cc
(368.339 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.52 × 103.12 mm
3.8 × 4.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
359 Nm (265 ft·lb) (36.6 kgm)
at 1400 rpm
Specific output
(net)
17.3 kW/litre
23.5 ps/litre
23.2 bhp/litre
0.38 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
59.48 Nm/litre
0.72 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 747.4 kPa (108.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 754.5 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 rear 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/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID649550
Production total
Model code S69
Model family 6K
RAC rating 46.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Cadillac Seville added 2020-03-07.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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