Cadillac Seville Moels & History 1983
With price tags starting at $21,440, Seville came well equipped with — among other niceties —
- reminder chimes
- electronic climate control with outside temperature display
- automatic truck locking (and release)
- side defoggers
- rear reading lamps
- overhead assist handles
- an automatic power antenna for the electronic-tuned radio
. Also standard:
- an underhood light
- lamp monitors
- power windows and door locks
- twin remote mirrors
- cornering lamps
- four-wheel power disc brakes
Appearance changed little from 1982, except that this year’s grille had a bit less vertical look and carried a Cadillac script. The front end held clear park/signal lamp lenses. Seville could be ordered with a full cabriolet roof that simulated a convertible top, available in black, dark blue, white, or dark briar brown. Inside was Heather cloth upholstery with matching Rocaille cloth inserts, in choice of four colors; or optional leather in nine shades. A new premium sound system was available, using Dolby tape noise reduction. The 4.1-liter aluminum-block V-8 received a horsepower and torque boost in its second year, to improve a power-loss problem. Third-gear acceleration rate was also revised. The 5.7-liter diesel included an engine block heater to improve cold-weather startups. Seville Elegante again came in two-tone with French curve side styling using chrome bodyside moldings, plus “Elegante” script on the side panels and accent striping. Four two-tone combinations were offered. Sierra Grain tucked leather seating areas were color-coordinated to match the body color, and to complement the leather-trimmed steering wheel. The front console was leather-topped. Wire wheel covers were standard.
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville (V-8) | 6K | S69 | 4-dr Sedan | 6 P | $21,440 | 3844 lb | 30,430 |
| ENGINE |
|---|
| Feature | Basic Gas Engine | Optional Diesel Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 90-degree, overhead-valve V-8. Iron/aluminum alloy block; cast iron head. | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head. |
| Displacement | 249 cu. in. (4.1 liters) | 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & stroke | 3.47 x 3.31 in. | 4.057 x 3.385 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 135 at 4400 R.P.M. | 105 at 3200 R.P.M. |
| Torque | 200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. | 200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
| Main bearings | Five | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | Digital fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac HT-4100 | Oldsmobile |
| VIN Code | 8 | N |
| CHASSIS |
|---|
- Wheelbase: 114.0 in.
- Overall length: 204.8 in.
- Height: 54.3 in.
- Width: 71.5 in. max.
- Front Tread: 59.3 in.
- Rear Tread: 60.6 in.
- Standard Tires: P205/75R15 SBR wide WSW
| TECHNICAL |
|---|
- Transmission: Four-speed overdrive automatic
- Gear ratios: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57: 1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
- Standard final drive ratio: 3.15:1 except with diesel 2.93:1
- Steering: recirculating ball; power assist
- Front suspension: torsion bar and link stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension: independent trailing arm, coil springs, electronic level control
- Brakes: four-wheel disc
- Fuel tank: 20.3 gal. except with diesel, 22.8 gal.
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
|---|
- 5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine (NC) N/A limousine or Cimarron.
- California emission equipment ($75) except diesel ($215)
- Engine block heater: limousine ($27) Cimarron ($18)
- Heavy-duty battery: Cimarron ($25)
- 100-amp alternator ($50) except Cimarron.
- H.D. radiator: Cimarron ($40)
- Three-speed automatic trans.: Cimarron ($320)
- Electronic level control: DeVille/Brougham ($203)
- Heavy-duty ride pkg.: DeVille/Brougham ($319)
- FE2 touring suspension: Eldorado/Seville ($115)
| OPTION PACKAGES |
|---|
- Seville Elegante ($3879)
- Brougham d’Elegance: cloth seating ($1250) leather ($1800)
- DeVille d’Elegance ($1150)
- Cabriolet roof: DeVille/Eldorado coupe ($415)
- Full cabriolet roof: Eldorado/Seville ($995)
- Eldorado Biarritz ($3395)
- Eldorado Touring Coupe ($1975)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
|---|
- Astroroof ($1225)
- Electronic cruise control ($185)
- Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors ($160-$210)
- Automatic door locks ($157)
- Remote-locking fuel filler door ($59)
- Garage door opener ($140)
- Illuminated entry system ($76)
- Digital instrument cluster: ($238)
- Memory driver’s seat ($185)
- Six-way power passenger seat: ($210)
- Power driver’s seat recliner ($155)
- Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat: Seville ($300)
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel ($99)
- Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($179)
- Theft deterrent system ($185)
- Twilight Sentinel ($79)
- Guidematic headlamp control ($93)
- Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($99)
- Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($140)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track or cassette tape player ($299)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CB ($577)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Bose symphony sound system, ($895)
- Extended-range rear speakers ($25) with standard radio
- Triband antenna ($50)
- Two-tone paint: Seville ($600)
- Door edge guards ($19-$29)
- Leather seating area ($515-$680)
- Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($43-$45) rear ($25)
- Trunk mat ($21)
- Aluminum wheels: ($429)
- Turbine vaned wheel covers: ($389)
- Locking wire wheel covers ($310-$389)
- Puncture-sealing tires ($135-$180)
