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Cadillac Seville IV 4.9 i V8 (203 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
IV Overview:
Cadillac Seville (IV). With 373 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1725 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 210 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 IV was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features for its era included ABS and airbags.
4.9 i V8 (203 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An older, less powerful V8 offering adequate but uninspiring performance compared to the Northstar. Acceleration to 60 mph takes around 9 seconds.
Fuel Economy
While less powerful, this engine is still a large V8 and will consume a significant amount of fuel, likely similar to or slightly worse than the base Northstar in real-world driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth handling
- • Powerful V8 engines, especially Northstar variants
- • Spacious and luxurious interior for its time
- • Distinctive American luxury styling
- • Advanced features for its era (e.g., ABS, traction control)
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all V8 engines
- • Known reliability issues with Northstar head gaskets
- • Large exterior dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • High maintenance costs for repairs, especially Northstar engine work
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV: 1991 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | Seville |
| Generation: | IV |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.9 i V8 (203 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 203 Hp @ 4100 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 41.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L26 More details about the engine L26 |
| Engine displacement: | 4893 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 216.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 409 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5183 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1884 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1384 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2819 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1546 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 | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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