1993 Seville STS

1993 Seville STS

The Seville sedan and Seville Touring Sedan (STS) again represented the series, with refinements and upgrades aligned with those listed for the Eldorado and Eldo Touring Coupe, respectively.

V.I.N. DATA

The 1993 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
  • Y = LD8 4.6L V-8
  • 9 = L37 4.6L V-8
Ninth = check digit
10th = model year, "P" for 1993
11th = the assembly plant
The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number

STYLE

SeriesBody/StyleBody TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProd. Total
KS5S694-dr. Sedan$369903648 lb37,239
KY5Y694-dr. Sedan$41,9903721 lb

ENGINE

FeatureSeville Touring SedanSeville
Type90-degree, dual overhead cam Northstar V-890-degree, overhead valve V-8
BlockAluminum block with cast iron cylinder linersAluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners
Headsaluminum cylinder headscast iron cylinder heads
Displacement279 cu . in. (4.6 liters)300 cu . in. (4.9 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.66 x 3.31 in.3.62 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio10.3:19.5:1
Brake horsepower270 @ 5600 rpm200 @ 4100 rpm
Torque300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
LiftersDirect acting hydraulic tappetsRoller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel InjectionTuned port fuel injectionSequential port fuel injection

CHASSIS

1993 Seville STS

1993 Seville STS

Wheelbase111.0 in.
Overall Length204.4 in.
Height54.0 in.
Width74.4 in.
Front Tread60.9 in.
Rear Tread60.9 in.
Standard TiresMichelin P225/60R16 (Touring = Goodyear Eagle P225/60ZR16)

DRIVETRAIN

FeatureSevilleTouring
TransmissionAT60E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes torque converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion. speed sensitive
Front Suspensionindependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFully independent coil springs, short/long arm w/automatic level control and speed sensitive suspensionFully independent short/long arm w/automatic level control. electronic variable damping shock absorbers w/road sensing suspension
BrakesPower assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch II anti-lock braking system.
Body Constructionintegral body frame
Fuel Tank18.0 gals.20.0 gals.

OPTIONS

1993 Seville STS

1993 Seville STS

Security Pkg.$480
Sport Interior$146
Full Console$146
Accent Striping$75
Heated Front Seats$120
Heated Windshield Syst.$309
Astroroof$1,550
Leather Seating$650
Pwr Lumber Support$292
Auto Day/Night Mirror$110
Firemist Paint$240
Gold/white Diamond Paint$240
Delco-Bose Sound Syst. w/CD & Cassette$972
Chrome wheels$1,195

HISTORICAL NOTES

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