1992 CADILLAC SEVILLE

• The 1992 Seville and Eldorado models were Cadillac's first totally new offerings since the luxury automaker was reor­ganized in 1987 as an autonomous General Motors division.
• While the reflnements and upgrades of the all-new Seville basically mirrored those of the Eldo, the overall appearance of each was kept distinct.
• According to Cadillac's exterior design studio, the Seville was nicknamed the "greyhound" because of its rounded, muscular look while the Eldo was nicknamed the "needle" because of its sharp razor edge styling and angular body lines.
• The lineup was again comprised of a Seville sedan and Seville Touring sedan (STS).
• The all-new Seville's overall length of 203.9 inches was 13.1 inches longer than the previous year's measure.
• As with the Eldo the Seville's electronic systems were streamlined.
• A new simplified main computer, the instrument panel cluster eliminated the Body Control Module oftered previousy as well as integrating the Powentrain Control Module functions.
• These Seville's source of power was again the 4.9-liter V-8 mated to the 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
• Appearance-wise, the Seville featured composite headlamps and wraparound parking, signal and cornering lamps.
• A chrome-plated grille had light gray inserts.
• In the rear, the center high-mounted stop lamp ran the entire length of the decklid.
• Inside, interior volume was increased 6.5 cubic feet to 119.5 cubic feet.
• The STS had a body-color grille that featured a pewter color wreath-and-­crest emblem

I. D. NUMBERS

The 1992 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. The digits of the code were as follows:

• First digit = "1" = manufacturing country (United States)
• Second = "G” = General Motors
• Third = "6" = Cadillac
• Fourth & fifth = car line/series
  • K/S=Seville
  • K/Y=Seville Touring Sedan
• Sixth = the body style: 5 = four-door sedan
• Seventh = the restraint code:
  • 1 = active (manual) belts
  • 2 = active (manual) belts w/dual airbags
  • 3 = active (manual) belts w/driver’s side airbag
  • 4 = passive (automatic) belts
  • 5 = passive (automatic) belts w/driver's side airbag
• Eighth = the engine: "B" = L26 4.9L V-8
• Ninth = check digit
• 10th = model year, "N" for 1992
• 11th = the assembly plant
• The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number

Series	Body/Style	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Prod. Total
KS5	S69	4-dr. Sedan	$34975	3648 lb	43,953
KY5	Y69	4-dr. Tour sed.	$37975	3721 lb

ENGINE

• 90-degree, overhead valve V-8
• Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners. cast iron cylinder heads
• Displacement: 300 cu . in. (4.9 liters)
• Bore & Stroke: 3.62 x 3.62 in.
• Compression ratio: 9.5:1
• Brake horsepower: 200 @ 4100 rpm.
• Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
• Roller hydraulic valve lifters
• Sequential port fuel injection.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	111.0 in.
Overall Length	203.9 in.
Height	54.0 in.
Width	74.4 in.
Front Tread	60.9 in.
Rear Tread	60.9 in.
Standard Tires	P225/60R16
Touring Tires	Goodyear Eagle GA P225/60HR16

TECHNICAL

Transmission	4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front suspension	Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers -- Computer Command Ride and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Fully independent transverse monoleaf w/automatic level control and Computer Command Ride, no rear stabilizer
Brakes	Power assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch II anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	Integral body-frame
Fuel Tank	18.8 gals.

OPTIONS

• Opt. Pkg. B $181
• Security Pkg. $480
• Seating Pkg. $340
• Sport Interior $146
• Accent Striping $75
• Heated Front seats $120
• Heated Windshield syst. $309
• Astroroof $l550
• Leather Seating $650
• Auto Day/Night Mirror $110
• Firemist Paint $240
• Gold/White Diamond Paint $240
• Delco-Bose Sound Syst. w/CD & Cassette $972

HISTORICAL NOTE

• Cadillac's model year production totaled 233,027 compared with 220,284 the year previous.
• Based on sales ot 214,176 automobiles in 1992 (vs. 213,288 the year before), Cadillac's share of the U.S. market remained at 2.61 percent.
• A 1993 Allante convertible was selected as the pace car for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.

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