The K-body Cadillac Seville
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Second generation [1980-1985]
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The Seville was developed
in the early seventies as
"The American Answer" to the increasing number of
imports that where chosen by the American
buyers instead of the domestic luxury car alternatives.
The second generation Seville was
based on the
Eldorado, which was redesigned for model year 1979.
The second generation Seville has:
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1980
Introduced October 11th
Seville script behind front wheel (as the old ones)
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Seville Elegante |
Seville |
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Seville grille for 1980 |
Seville tail lamps and Trunk detail |
Engine
Diesel was standard engine
- 350 cu.in
- 105 hp SAE Net @ 3200 rpm
- 205 ft.lb @ 1600 rpm
Optional engine
- 368 cu.in
- 145 hp SAE Net @ 3600 rpm
- 270 ft.lb @ 2000 rpm
- DFI Electronic fuel injection with 2 injectors,
self diagnosis and idle speed control
California engine was same as 1979 Seville
Drivetrain
- THM-325 3 speed automatic transmission
- Front wheel drive
Chassis
- Full frame with 14 mountings, same as Eldorado,
Toronado and Riviera
- Torsion front suspension
- Independent rear suspension with electric
level control
1980 Standard Equipment List
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Optional Equipment List
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- Aluminum wheels
- Electric level control
- NEW Electric climate control
- Electric cruise control
- Rear window defogger
- Electrical controlled outside mirrors, heated
- Tungsten Halogen high beams
- Electric trunk release and pull down
- Power steering
- Power door locks
- Power recliner, passenger side
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and passenger
side
- Illuminated entry system, now with illuminated
ring around lock
- Electronically tuned digital display AM/FM
stereo with seek and scan and power antenna
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- Driver side power recliner
- Guidematic headlamp control
- Automatic door locks
- Theft deterrent system
- Various radios, including compact cassette
tape and Citizens band
- Sport handling package
- Elegance
package
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1981
Introduced September 25th
- Side accent stripe standard on standard Seville
as well
- Front air dam added
- Seville script
moved ahead of front wheel
- Vinged crest added to taillamp lenses
- 17 digit VIN introduced, 10th digit is year
(B=1981,C=1982,D=1983...)
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Seville Elegante |
Seville |
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Seville tail lamps and Trunk detail |
Standard Engine
- Modular displacement V8-6-4
- 368 cu.in
- 140 hp SAE Net @ 3800 rpm
- 265 ft.lb @ 1400 rpm
- Modular displacement Electronic fuel injection
Optional Engine
- 249 cu.in
- 125 hp SAE Net @ 3800 rpm
- 210 ft.lb @ 2000 rpm
- Carburetor
Drivetrain
- THM-325 3 speed automatic transmission
- Front wheel drive
Chassis
1981 Additions to the Standard Equipment List
1981 Additions to the Optional Equipment List
- New Symphonic Sound System. (For complete radio selection,
see page 34.)
- Guide-Matic Headlamp Control. (With new flash-to-
pass feature.)
- Theft-Deterrent System. (includes new warning labels
for rear side windows.)
1982
Introduced September 24th
- HT-4100 emblem, gray bumper inserts
- Outside temperature dial is now included
in ECC panel
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Seville Elegante |
Seville |
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Engine
All-New V8 with aluminum block and intake,
Cast iron heads
- 249 cui (4.1 liter)
- 125 hp SAE Net @ 4200 rpm
- 200 ft.lb @ 2000 rpm
- DFI Electronic fuel injection
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Drivetrain
- 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive
and
clutched torque converter (lock-up)
Chassis
The chassis was made stiffer for better handling
by using:
- New shocks
- New rear springs
- New front torsional springs
1982 Additions to the Standard Equipment List
- Electronic Climate control now has outside
temperature display as well
1982 Additions to the Optional Equipment List
1983
Introduced September 23rd
- Chimes for seat belt reminder, key left in
ignition and headlamps on now has different tones
- Fuel data includes various MPG's, Driving
range and Fuel used
- Check engine light has been accompanied by
Service engine soon light
Engine
V8 with aluminum block and intake, Cast iron
heads
- 249 cu.in (4.1 liter)
- 125 hp SAE Net @ 4200 rpm
- 200 ft.lb @ 2000 rpm
- DFI Electronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
- Four speed automatic with overdrive introduced
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Chassis
- Variable ratio (13-15:1) power steering reintroduced
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Standard Equipment List |
Optional Equipment List |
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Complete list shown since previously standard equipment
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- Lamp monitors
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Power antenna
- Remote controlled outside mirrors (by wire)
- 6 way power driver seat
- Radio
- Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
- Electric trunk lock (open and pull down)
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- Cabriolet style roof treatment
- Tape deck with Dolby noise reduction
- Heated mirrors
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Illuminated entry
- Twilight sentinel
- Tilt & Telescopic steering column
- Aluminum wheels
- Cruise control
- Guidematic headlamp control
- Automatic door locks
- Memory seat
- Digital dash
- Power astroroof
- Power recliner, driver side
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1984
- Restyled taillamps with clear outer lens
and red inner lens
- Body coloured side mouldings
- Cadillac script moved to grille lower left
side
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Seville Elegante |
Seville |
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Engine
V8 with aluminum block and intake, Cast iron
heads
- 249 cu.in (4.1 liter)
- 125 hp SAE Net @ 4200 rpm
- 200 ft.lb @ 2000 rpm
- DFI Electronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Chassis
1984 Additions to the Standard Equipment List
1984 Additions to the Optional Equipment List
1985
Introduced October 2nd
Engine output boosted 10 hp
Engine
V8 with aluminum block and intake, Cast iron
heads
- 249 cu.in (4.1 liter)
- 135 hp SAE Net @ 4400 rpm
- 200 ft.lb @ 2200 rpm
- DFI Electronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Chassis
1985 Additions to the Standard Equipment List
1985 Additions to the Optional Equipment List
SEVILLE STORY / SPOTTER'S GUIDE
1980-85 2nd generation: "Bustle back"
1980 Seville script behind front wheel (as the old ones)
1981 Seville script moved ahead of front wheel, vinged crest on
taillamp lenses (1981 onwards)
1982 HT-4100 emblem, gray bumper inserts
1983 Grille has horizontal emphasis and sleeker top moulding
1984 Body coloured side mouldings, clear outer tail lamp lenses
1985 No major changes as this is the last year of this generation,
other Cadillacs where restyled for 1985
ENGINE SUMMARY
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Olds 350 EFI |
Olds 350 Diesel |
368 DFI |
368 V8-6-4 |
Buick 249 V6 |
249 V8 DFI |
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1980 |
California |
Standard |
Optional |
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1981 |
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Standard |
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Optional |
Optional |
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1982 |
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Optional |
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Optional |
Standard |
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1983 |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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1984 |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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1985 |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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