Cadillac history 1983

1983 CADILLAC SEVILLE

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.

1983 Seville

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)

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