Cadillac Seville history 1988

1988 CADILLAC SEVILLE

Like the Eldorado, the 1988 Seville had a new look from the windshield forward. It also shared the Eldorado's new choice of colors and interior revisions along with its design and engineering advances. Newly available for the Seville was the electronically controlled Taves anti-lock braking system. The Seville's suspension was refined for 1988 to improve the ride characteristics of the base-suspension models. The touring suspension was also returned for improved roadability. Among the detail changes for 1988 shared by the Seville and Eldorado was a more reliable control unit for the electric engine cooling fan.

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Seville	6K	S69	4-door Sedan	6	$27,627	3449 lb	22,968

ENGINE

90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement: 273 cu. in. (4.5 liters)
Bore & stroke: 3.62 in. x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Brake horsepower: 155 @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
Five main bearings
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Digital electronic fuel injection

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 108.0 in.
Overall length: 190.8 in.
Height: 53.7 in.
Width: 70.9 in.
Front Tread: 59.9 in.
Rear Tread: 59.9 in.
Standard Tires: P205/70R14
Touring Tires: Goodyear Eagle GT.4 P215/65R15

TECHNICAL

Transmission: THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter clutch)
Steering: power-assisted rack and pinion.
Steering Ratios: 16.5:1; Touring: 15.6:1
Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: Fully independent with coil springs, automatic level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
Brakes: Power front disc and rear drum with Taves anti-lock system
Body Construction: Integral body-frame
Fuel Tank: 18.8 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Anti-lock braking
Seville Touring option
Engine block heater

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Cellular telephone
automatic day/night mirror
Astroroof
controlled cycle wiper system
rear window defogger
dimming sentinel
automatic door locks
garage door opener
illuminated entry system
electrically powered mirrors
power driver seat recliner
Delco-GM Bose symphony sound system
Delco AM stereo/FM stereo electronically tuned receiver with cassette player
universal citizens band transceiver
two-tone paint
door edge guards
fuel filler door remote release
firemist paint
pearlmist paint
mid-tone paint treatment
theft deterrent system
trunk mat
Touring suspension
heavy-duty battery
engine block heater
puncture sealing tires (not available with Touring suspension)
cabriolet roof
wire wheel discs
wide brushed and bright body side accent molding

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