1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE

The Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) and Seville Touring Sedan (STS) again reflected the changes that occurred on the Eldorado coupe and ETC. respectively,
IDENTIFICATION
Series No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
KS5S694-dr. SLS Sedan39995390142,117
KY5Y694-dr. STS Sedan449953960

ENGINE
FeatureSeville SLSSeville STS
Engine32-valve Northstar V8 90-degree, dual overhead cam
ConstructionAluminum-alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners and cylinder heads
ManifoldComposite intake manifold
Spark plugsDual-platinum tipped
Displacement4565cc (i.e., 4.6 liters) (279 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke3.66 x 3.31 in
Compression ratio10.3 : 1
Brake Horsepower275 @ 5600 rpm300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque300 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm295 lb.-ft @ 4400 rpm
Valve trainDirect acting hydraulic tappets
Fuel supplySequential-port fuel injection
CoolantDEX-COOL™ long-life corrosion-inhibiting with "limp-home" engine coolant loss protection
ExhaustStainless steel exhaust system

CHASSIS
FeatureSeville SLSSeville STS
Wheelbase2819 mm (111")
Overall Length5183 mm (204.1")
Height1384 mm (54.5")
Width1885 mm (74.2")
Front Tread1546 mm (60.9")
Rear Tread1546 mm (60.9")
Curb Weight1738 kg. (3832 lb)1755 kg. (3869 lb)
Luggage capacity408 liters (14.4 cu ft)
Fuel tank capacity76 liters (16.7 Imp. gal.) (20 US gal.)
Fuel Economy City/Hwy13 l/100 km - 9.4 l/100 km
(21.6/30 mpg Imp.)
Basic Warranty, Months/Distance48/80,000 km (50,000 miles)
0-96 kph (0-60 mph)7.8 seconds7.3 seconds
Top speed180 kph (112 mph)240 kph (150 mph)
Standard wheel16" x 7" cast-aluminum
Optional wheel16" x 7" chrome finish cast aluminum
Standard tiresMichelin XW4 P225/60 SR16 all-season blackwallGoodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16 all-season blackwall
Optional tiresMichelin XW4 P225/60SR16 all-season whitewall tiresGoodyear Eagle GA P225/60ZR16 all-season performance

TECHNICAL
FeatureSeville SLSSeville STS
Transmission4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-Pinion, Magnasteer.
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and MacPherson strut dampersIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension.
Rear SuspensionFully independent. short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable rood sensing suspensionFully independent coil springs, short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable rood sensing suspension.
BrakesPower assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system.
Body ConstructionIntegral body-frame.
Fuel Tank20.0 gals.

OPTIONS

Seville CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS:

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