1997 Cadillac Seville SLS specifications

1997 Cadillac Seville SLS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1547 mm 60.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1547 mm 60.9 inches
Length 5182 mm 204 inches
Width 1885 mm 74.2 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 1770 kg 3902 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76 litres 16.7 [20.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code LD8
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.6 litre
4565 cc
(278.573 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 84 mm
3.66 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
407 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
44.9 kW/litre
61.1 ps/litre
60.2 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
89.16 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.3:1
Fuel system Rochester fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1120.4 kPa (162.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 570.63 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
157.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
115.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
155.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.63 kg/kW
14.42 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 16
Wheel size rear 7 x 16
Tyres front Michelin P225/60 R 16
Tyres rear Michelin P225/60 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 3.11
general
Carfolio.com ID518782
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Cadillac Seville SLS added 2017-06-11.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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