Cadillac Seville Models & History 1996
The Seville is Cadillac’s “international” sedan, aimed at buyers who want the performance and handling of an import plus the comfort and convenience features of a domestic luxury car.
It comes in two distinct varieties. The Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) is biased toward a smooth ride and competes with such cars as the Lincoln Continental and Lexus LS 400. The Seville Touring Sedan (STS) offers sportier performance for drivers who might be considering the BMW 540i or Infiniti Q45.
Both Sevilles use the Northstar System, which is mostly made up of the 4.6-liter V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission but also links the electronically controlled steering, suspension and antilock brake systems.
The SLS has 275 horsepower, while the STS packs 300 hp. The STS also uses lower-ratio gearing for quicker acceleration.
The SLS and STS each get a version of Cadillac’s Road-Sensing Suspension, which automatically adjusts shock absorber firmness to road conditions. Both models feature all-speed traction control and dual airbags. The two Sevilles use different types of speed-sensitive power steering, which increase effort at higher speeds.
Inside, STS gets a new instrument panel and center console, while the SLS carries over last year’s motif with only redesigned seats. Both models include leather upholstery, seat-position memory for the driver and steering-wheel controls for the automatic climate control and sound system.
The STS also comes with the Rainsense Wiper System, which uses sensors to detect rainfall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
As in the previous year, the refinements of the base Eldo coupe were carried through to the Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) wheel le those of the Eldorado Touring Coupe were carried through to the Seville Touring Sedan (STS). Again, the SLS was powered by the 275-horsepower Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 and the STS used the 300-horse Northstar engine. Both versions were paired with the 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch,
STYLE
| Series No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
| KS5 | S69 | 4-dr. SLS sedan | 42995 | 3832 | 38,238 |
| KY5 | Y69 | 4-dr. STS Sedan | 47495 | 3869 |
ENGINE
| Feature | Seville SLS | Seville STS |
| Engine | 32-valve Northstar V8 90-degree, dual overhead cam | |
| Construction | Aluminum-alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners and cylinder heads | |
| Manifold | Composite intake manifold | |
| Spark plugs | Dual-platinum tipped | |
| Displacement | 4565cc (i.e., 4.6 liters) (279 cu. in.) | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.66 x 3.31 in | |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 275 @ 5600 rpm | 300 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb.-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valve train | Direct acting hydraulic tappets | |
| Fuel supply | Sequential-port fuel injection | |
| Coolant | DEX-COOLTM long-life corrosion-inhibiting with “limp-home” engine coolant loss protection | |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel exhaust system | |
CHASSIS
| Feature | Seville SLS | Seville STS |
| Wheelbase | 2819 mm (111″) | |
| Overall Length | 5183 mm (204.1″) | |
| Height | 1384 mm (54.5″) | |
| Width | 1885 mm (74.2″) | |
| Front Tread | 1546 mm (60.9″) | |
| Rear Tread | 1546 mm (60.9″) | |
| Curb Weight | 1738 kg. (3832 lb) | 1755 kg. (3869 lb) |
| Luggage capacity | 408 liters (14.4 cu ft) | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 76 liters (16.7 Imp. gal.) (20 US gal.) | |
| Fuel Economy City/Hwy | 13 l/100 km – 9.4 l/100 km (21.6/30 mpg Imp.) |
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| Basic Warranty, Months/Distance | 48/80,000 km (50,000 miles) | |
| 0-96 kph (0-60 mph) | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 180 kph (112 mph) | 240 kph (150 mph) |
| Standard wheel | 16″ x 7″ cast-aluminum | |
| Optional wheel | 16″ x 7″ chrome finish cast aluminum | |
| Standard tires | Michelin XW4 P225/60 SR16 all-season blackwall | Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16 all-season blackwall |
| Optional tires | Michelin XW4 P225/60SR16 all-season whitewall tires | Goodyear Eagle GA P225/60ZR16 all-season performance |
DRIVETRAIN
| Feature | Seville SLS | Seville STS |
| Transmission | AT80-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control and altitude compensation | |
| Clutch | Viscous converter clutch | |
| ATF | “Filled-for-life” Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid | |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | |
| Drive axles | Equal-length drive axles | |
| Final drive ratio | 3.11 : 1 | 3.71 : 1 |
| Front Suspension | 4-wheel independent suspension MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic variable road sensing suspension | Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic variable rood sensing suspension | Fully independent, coil springs, short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension |
| Steering | Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering | Speed-sensitive MAGNASTEERTM power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Control system | Integrated chassis control system | |
| Brakes | Power assisted 4-wheel disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system | |
| Body Construction | integral body-frame | |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel exhaust system | |
| Restraints | Dual Front Airbags Front-Seat Side Airbags | |
SAFETY & SECURITY
| Feature | SLS | STS |
| Dual front air bags | Standard | Standard |
| Intentional set front shoulder belts | Standard | Standard |
| 5-position adjustable front shoulder belts | Standard | Standard |
| Rear door child-security locks | Standard | Standard |
| Programmable power door locks with anti-lockout protection | Standard | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry system includes central door unlocking | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated entry system | Standard | Standard |
| Battery run-down protection system | Standard | Standard |
| Audible theft-deterrent system | Standard | Optional |
| PASS-Key II personal security theft-deterrent system | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps and automatic light control includes Twilight Sentinel with delay feature | Standard | Standard |
| Wiper activated headlamps | Standard | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard | Standard |
| Bosch ABS5 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard | Standard |
| Bosch ASR5 full-range traction control | Standard | Standard |
EXTERIOR
| Feature | SLS | STS |
| 2-sided galvanized steel body panels (except roof) | Standard | Standard |
| Waterborne clearcoat paint | Standard | Standard |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass | Standard | Standard |
| Composite tungsten-halogen headlamps with flash-to-pass | Standard | Standard |
| Fog lamps | Standard | |
| Front cornering lamps | Standard | Standard |
| Dual heated power remote mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Electrochromic driver side rearview mirror | Standard | |
| Power antenna | Standard | Standard |
INTERIOR
| Feature | SLS | STS |
| 2-position memory driver seat with driver logic feature | Optional | Standard |
| 4-way power lumbar adjusters | Optional | Standard |
| Analog instrument cluster | Optional in Sport Interior Package | Standard |
| Auto-calibrating compass mounted within inside rearview mirror | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic climate control system | Standard | |
| Body accent striping | Optional | |
| Cargo convenience net | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard |
| Dealer-installed cellular phone with hands free and voice recognition (portable or fixed models) | Optional | Optional |
| Digital instrument cluster | Standard | |
| Driver Information Center | Standard | Standard |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control system | Optional in Sport Interior Package | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard | Standard |
| Electrically heated front windshield | Optional | Optional |
| Electrochromic driver outside rearview mirror | Optional | |
| Electrochromic inside rearview mirror | Standard | Standard |
| Front and rear carpeted floor mats | Standard | Standard |
| Front bucket seats with 6-way power adjusters and power recliners | Standard | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets | Standard | Standard |
| Front floor console includes floor shifter | Optional in Sport Interior Package | Standard |
| Heated front seat cushions and backs | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, includes driver storage flap | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip climate and sound system controls | Standard | Standard |
| Nuance leather seating areas | Standard | Standard |
| Pearl Red paint finish | Optional | Optional |
| Power astroroof with express-open feature | Optional | Optional |
| Power remote fuel filler door release | Standard | Standard |
| Power remote trunk release with pull down | Standard | Standard |
| Power windows with driver express-down and rear window lock-out features | Standard | Standard |
| Rainsense variable delay windshield wiper system | Standard | |
| Rear air controls | Standard | Standard |
| Rear storage armrest with dual cupholders | Standard | Standard |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard |
| Sport Interior Package, includes analog instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, and floor console with shifter | Optional | Standard |
| Sunglass storage compartment | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-WheelTM adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard |
| Universal 3-channel garage door opener | Optional | Optional |
| Variable delay windshield wipers | Standard | |
| White Diamond paint finish | Optional | Optional |
| Zebrano wood trim | Standard | Standard |
OPTIONS
