Cadillac history 1977

1977 CADILLAC SEVILLE

SEVILLE SERIES 6K

Seville had been the first production American car to offer a 350 cu. in. electronic-fuel-injected engine as standard, and it returned for 1977. Sensors fed engine data back to an on-board analog computer under the dash, which in turn signalled the eight injectors how to meter the fuel charge from the constant-supply fuel rail. Added this year were standard four-wheel power disc brakes, a retuned suspension system, and Butyl rubber body mounts. Other standard features included

variable ratio power steering (16.4 to 13.8)
front and rear stabilizer bars
15 in. wide-whitewall steel-belted radial tires
automatic level control

Seville entered the model year wearing a new vertical grille, rectangular quad headiamps, and new amber parking/signal lamps. A total of 21 body colors were offered (15 standard and six extra-cost Firemist), plus 16 color-coordinated Tuxedo Grain padded vinyl tops (including metallic colors). Painted metal tops were also available, but most customers chose vinyl. A new Scan button on the AM/FM signal-seeking stereo radio allowed sampling of each station for six seconds. Seville's front end was similar to full-size Cadillacs, but the grille used only three horizontal divider bars and many vertical bars, forming vertical "holes." That tight grille pattern was repeated between the license plate holder and bumper guards. Four amber-lensed parking/signal lamps sat below the quad rectangular headiamps, with large cornering lamps on fender sides. Cadillac's crest was on the rear pillar; a Seville nameplate on front fenders between door and wheels. On the hood was a stand-up wreath/crest ornament.

1977 Cadillac Seville

On the option list: wire wheel covers. Standard upholstery was smooth Dover cloth in claret, black, light gray, dark blue, medium sage green, light yellow-gold, light buckskin, or medium saffron. Optional was Sierra Grain leather in ten colors (including white). Standard fittings included

power windows and door locks
tilt/telescope steering wheel
individual rear reading lamps
automatic parking brake release
a new seat/shoulder belt combination

A chime warned that seat belts weren't buckled. Concealed wipers worked with a Controlled Cycle system. Body finishing used extensive hand work. Large-diameter Pliacell-R- shock absorbers were the same as those on the Cadillac limo. Bolts were epoxy-encapsulated to prevent loosening.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
6K	S69	4-door Sedan	5	$13,359	4192	45,060

Note 1: In addition to amount shown, 1,152 Sevilles were built in Canada.

1977 Cadillac Seville

ENGINE

90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Cast iron block and head
Displacement: 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke: 4.057 x 3.385 in.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Brake horsepower: 180 at 4400 rpm
Torque: 275 lbs.-ft. at 2000 rpm
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Electronic fuel injection (speed-density, port-type)
Built by Oldsmobile
VIN Code: R

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 114.3"
Overall length: 204.0"
Height: 54.6"
Width: 71.8"
Front Tread: 61.3"
Rear Tread: 59.0"
Standard tire: GR78 x 15-B SBR wide WSW

TENICNICAL

Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
Gear ratios: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard axle (final drive) ratio: 2.56:1, with 3.08:1 optional (std. high altitude)
Salisbury type rear axle
Steering: variable-ratio, power assisted
Front suspension: independent coil spring, link-type stabilizer
Rear Suspension: Hotchkiss leaf spring, link-type stabilizer
Automatic level control
Brakes: four-wheel disc
HEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank: 21 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

80-amp alternator ($47)
California emission equipment ($70)
Limited slip differential ($61)
High altitude pkg. ($22)
Trailering pkg.: ($43)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof for full vinyl roof ($938)
Astroroof (painted) ($1043).
Sunroof for full vinyl roof ($742)
Sunroof (painted roof) ($846).
Cruise control ($111).
Controlled-cycle wipers ($30).
Rear defogger, grid-type ($83).
Six-way dual comfort power seat adjuster, passenger ($107-$138)
Six-way power driver's seat adjuster ($99).
Power passenger 50/50 seat with six-way adjuster ($197-$248)
Driver's 50/50 seat recliner ($110)
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($109).
Automatic door locks ($101).
Illuminated entry system ($56).
Fuel monitor ($28).
Theft deterrent system ($123).
Trunk lid release and power pull-down ($61-$73).
Twilight Sentinel ($51).
Guidematic headlamp control ($58).
Remote-control right mirror ($32).
Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($26).
Lighted vanity mirror ($47).
AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player ($100).
AM/FM stereo radio w/CB ($230).
Signal-seeking/scan AM/FM stereo radio ($156).
Firemist paint ($153).
Door edge guards ($8-$12).
License frame each ($7).
Leather seats ($235-$252).
Twin floor mats ($13-$28)
Trunk mat ($10).
Turbine-vaned wheel covers ($49)
Wire wheel covers ($176)

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