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Cadillac Seville V 4.6 i V8 32 (279 Hp)
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Cadillac Seville:
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
The name of "Cadillac's first small car" was selected over a revival of LaSalle or the GM design staff's preference, LaScala, primarily because, as noted by GM Marketing Director Gordon Horsburgh, "It had no negatives. " The initial suggestion was "Leland" in honor of one of the make's founders but it was rejected because most buyers wouldn't understand the reference and Henry Leland had also founded rival Lincoln....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Cadillac Seville (V). With 407 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1847 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.8 s). The top speed reaches 204 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Cadillac Seville V generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features included ABS and a robust body structure for its era, but specific crash test ratings are unavailable from this organization.
4.6 i V8 32 (279 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust and smooth performance, perfectly adequate for daily driving and comfortable highway travel. While less potent than the 305 Hp variant, it still provides ample power for a luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
Marginally better fuel economy than its higher-output sibling, but still a thirsty V8. Expect significant fuel costs, particularly in stop-and-go traffic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and spacious interior with high comfort levels
- • Powerful Northstar V8 engines offer strong acceleration
- • Smooth and quiet ride, ideal for long-distance cruising
- • Distinctive American luxury styling
- • Advanced features for its time (e.g., adaptive suspension)
Cons:
- • Northstar engine reliability concerns, particularly head gaskets
- • High fuel consumption across all engine variants
- • Front-wheel drive architecture may not appeal to all luxury buyers
- • Interior design and technology can feel dated by modern standards
- • Maintenance and repair costs can be significant
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: 1995 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | Seville |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 i V8 32 (279 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 279 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.1 Hp/l [192mm less] |
| Torque: | 407 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Northstar / LD8 More details about the engine Northstar / LD8 |
| Engine displacement: | 4565 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.1 l |
| Coolant: | 11.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1847 |
| Max. weight: | 2274 |
| Max load: | 427 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4991 mm mm [192mm less] |
| Width: | 1901 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Height: | 1414 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Front track: | 1593 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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