Cadillac Seville Moels & History 1985
For its final season in this form, the front-drive Seville sedan changed little. Neither did its companion Eldorado, which used the same chassis layout. Standard engine, as before, was the fuel-injected 250 cu. in. (4.1 liter) V-8, with four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. Buyers could also choose a diesel V-8, but not many did. Seville’s base price was $23,729. New to the option list: aluminum alloy wheels with a radial fin design and gray accents. Both spoked and non-spoke versions were available. Seville’s Elegante had a new “Inner Shield” windshield with a two-section plastic layer intended to prevent cuts from splintered glass in an accident. Elegante’s interior featured standard leather seats, color-coordinated with the car body. Late in the model year, a Commemorative Edition package was announced.
| Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville V8 | 6K | S69 | 4-door Sedan | 6 | $23,729 | 3688 lb | 39,755 |
Engine note: Diesel V-8s on Seville at no extra charge.
| ENGINES |
|---|
| Feature | Basic Gasoline Engine | Optional Diesel Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and 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. | 4.06 x 3.39 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.7:1 |
| 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 | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| CHASSIS |
|---|
- Wheelbase: 114.0 in.
- Overall length: 204.8 in.
- Height: 54.3 in.
- Width: 70.9 in.
- Front Tread: 59.3 in.
- Rear Tread: 60.6 in.
- Standard Tires: P205/75R14 SBR WSW
| TECHNICAL |
|---|
- Transmission: Four-speed overdrive auto. (THM325-4L)
- Gear ratio: (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
- Front suspension: torsion bars, upper/lower control arms. stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension: independent with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar and electronic level control
- Brakes: four-wheel discs
- Disc dia.: 10.4 in.
- Fuel tank: 20.3 gal.
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
|---|
- 5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine: (NC)
- California emission equipment ($99)
- Engine block heater ($45)
- Heavy-duty battery: ($40)
- 100-amp alternator: ($50)
- FE2 touring suspension: ($115)
| OPTION PACKAGES |
|---|
- Seville Elegante ($3879)
- Full cabriolet roof: ($995)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
|---|
- Astroroof ($1225)
- Electronic cruise control $185)
- Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors ($165-$215)
- Automatic door locks ($162)
- Remote-locking fuel filler door ($59)
- Garage door opener ($140)
- Illuminated entry system ($76)
- Memory driver’s seat ($205-$225)
- Six-way power passenger seat ($225)
- Power driver’s seatback recliner ($155)
- Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat ($315-$380)
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel ($99)
- Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($184)
- Theft deterrent system ($190)
- Twilight Sentinel ($79)
- Dimming Sentinel ($93-$128)
- Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($101)
- Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($140)
- Automatic day/night mirror ($80)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player ($299)
- Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system ($895)
- CB radio ($278)
- Triband antenna ($50)
- Two-tone paint: ($600)
- Firemist or Pearlmist paint ($235)
- Door edge guards ($19-$29)
- License frames, each ($14)
- Front license bracket (NC)
- Leather seating area ($515-$680)
- Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($43-$45) ; rear ($25)
- Trunk mat ($26)
- Aluminum wheels: ($429)
- Spoked aluminum alloy wheels: ($835)
- Locking wire wheel covers ($315-$394)
- Puncture-sealing tires ($135-$180)
