Cadillac history 1979

1979 CADILLAC SEVILLE

Carried over with only modest trim changes, Sevilles got a retuned suspension to improve their ride, plus new body mounts.
Nameplates moved from the upper right of the grille to the upper left, and that grille had a tighter pattern than before.
The grille's pattern of vertical crosshatch slots was repeated in twin insets in the front bumper.
Standard engine remained the 350 cu. in. (5.7-liter) V-8 with electronic fuel injection, now rated 170 horsepower.
The diesel version introduced at mid-year was offered again.
Sevilles destined for California received the three-way catalytic converter with closed-loop electronic controls, previously used only on other GM models.
Bodies could have 14 standard colors, with seven Firemist colors available.
Interiors came with new solid and striped Dante and Roma knit fabrics in six colors, or 11 shades of Sierra Grain leather.
Either the Tuxedo Grain padded vinyl roof (in 17 colors, including metallics) or a plain metal top were offered at the same price.
Options included the new digital trip computer and signal-seeking radios.
Cadillac's catalog claimed that Seville had been chosen "one of the ten most beautifully designed production cars of the last 50 years." The special edition Elegante came in two-tone Slate Firemist and Sable Black, with accent striping and full-length side moldings with etched black grooving, plus a painted metal roof.
Elegante was identified by a Cadillac wreath and crest as well as script nameplate.
Standard were chrome-plated wire wheels with long-laced spokes. Seating areas and door panels had perforated leather inserts with suede-like vinyl trim, with leather-trimmed steering wheel.
The Dual Comfort 40/40 seats had storage pockets and an integral fold-down center armrest.
New for 1979 was plush fur-like Tangier carpeting.
Elegante's price tag was $2735.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
6K	S69	4-door Sedan	5	$15,646	4180	53,487

ENGINES

Feature	Base engine	Diesel engine
Type	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	22.5:1
Brake horsepower	170 @ 4200 rpm	125 @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 270 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm	225 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Electronic fuel injection
Built by	Oldsmobile
VIN Code	B	N

CHASSIS DATA

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

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic transmission column shift.
Gear ratios: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07;1.
Standard axle ratio: 2.24:1
Steering: recirculating ball.
Front suspension: independent with ball joints and coil springs, stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension: Hotchkiss 56 in. leaf springs, five leaves, link stabilizer
Electronic level control
Brakes: four-wheel disc
HEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank: 19.6 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine ($287)
Heavy-duty cooling system ($49)
80-amp alternator ($54)
Engine block heater ($21)
California emission equipment ($83-$150)
Limited slip differential ($70)
High altitude pkg. ($35)
Trailering package ($49-$103)

OPTION PACKAGES

Seville Elegante ($2735)
Seville Elegante w/Astroroof ($3873)
Seville Elegante w/sunroof ($3663)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof (w/full vinyl roof): ($998).
Astroroof (painted): ($1163).
Sunroof (full vinyl roof): ($798).
Sunroof (painted roof): ($953).
Cruise control ($137).
Rear defogger, grid-type ($101).
Six-way Dual Comfort power passenger seat adjuster ($125-$160).
Power driver's seat recliner ($122).
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way adjuster ($221-$280).
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($130).
Automatic door locks ($121).
Fuel monitor ($31).
Trip computer: ($920).
Theft deterrent system ($137).
Opera lamps: ($66).
Guidematic headlamp control ($91).
Trumpet horn ($22).
Electric remote left mirror w/thermometer ($90).
Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($28).
Lighted vanity mirror, passenger ($52).
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player ($195); w/8-track and CB ($480); w/cassette ($225); w/CB ($380).
Two-tone paint, partial Firemist ($361).
Firemist paint ($171).
Front bumper reinforcement ($9).
Door edge guards ($13-$20).
License frame: each ($10).
Leather seating area ($330-$350).
Carpeted rubber front floor mats ($33-$36); rear $16).
Trunk mat ($13).
Turbine-vaned wheel covers ($59)
Aluminum wheels ($350)
Locking wire wheels: ($569-$628).
Locking wire wheel covers ($189-$292).

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