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.

V.I.N. DATA

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

STYLE

SeriesBody/StyleBody TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProd. Total
KS5S694-dr. Sedan$349753648 lb43,953
KY5Y694-dr. Tour sed.$379753721 lb

ENGINE

Type90-degree, overhead valve V-8
BlockAluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners. cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement300 cu . in. (4.9 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.62 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio9.5:1
Brake horsepower200 @ 4100 rpm.
Torque275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Valve liftersRoller hydraulic
Fuel supplySequential port fuel injection.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase111.0 in.
Overall Length203.9 in.
Height54.0 in.
Width74.4 in.
Front Tread60.9 in.
Rear Tread60.9 in.
Standard TiresP225/60R16
Touring TiresGoodyear Eagle GA P225/60HR16

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front suspensionIndependent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers -- Computer Command Ride and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFully independent transverse monoleaf w/automatic level control and Computer Command Ride, no rear stabilizer
BrakesPower assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch II anti-lock braking system
Body ConstructionIntegral body-frame
Fuel Tank18.8 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$1550
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 NOTES

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