1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE

The Seville is Cadillac's "international" sedan, aimed at buyers who want the performance and handling of an import plus the comfort and convenience features of a domestic luxury car.

It comes in two distinct varieties. The Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) is biased toward a smooth ride and competes with such cars as the Lincoln Continental and Lexus LS 400. The Seville Touring Sedan (STS) offers sportier performance for drivers who might be considering the BMW 540i or Infiniti Q45.

Both Sevilles use the Northstar System, which is mostly made up of the 4.6-liter V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission but also links the electronically controlled steering, suspension and antilock brake systems.

The SLS has 275 horsepower, while the STS packs 300 hp. The STS also uses lower-ratio gearing for quicker acceleration.

The SLS and STS each get a version of Cadillac's Road-Sensing Suspension, which automatically adjusts shock absorber firmness to road conditions. Both models feature all-speed traction control and dual airbags. The two Sevilles use different types of speed-sensitive power steering, which increase effort at higher speeds.

Inside, STS gets a new instrument panel and center console, while the SLS carries over last year's motif with only redesigned seats. Both models include leather upholstery, seat-position memory for the driver and steering-wheel controls for the automatic climate control and sound system.

The STS also comes with the Rainsense Wiper System, which uses sensors to detect rainfall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers.

As in the previous year, the refinements of the base Eldo coupe were carried through to the Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) wheel le those of the Eldorado Touring Coupe were carried through to the Seville Touring Sedan (STS). Again, the SLS was powered by the 275-horsepower Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 and the STS used the 300-horse Northstar engine. Both versions were paired with the 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch,

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
KS5	S69	4-dr. SLS sedan	42995	3832	38,238
KY5	Y69	4-dr. STS Sedan	47495	3869	38,238

ENGINE

Feature	Seville SLS	Seville STS
Engine	32-valve Northstar V8 90-degree, dual overhead cam
Construction	Aluminum-alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners and cylinder heads
Manifold	Composite intake manifold
Spark plugs	Dual-platinum tipped
Displacement	4565cc (i.e., 4.6 liters) (279 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke	3.66 x 3.31 in
Compression ratio	10.3 : 1
Brake Horsepower	275 @ 5600 rpm	300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque	300 lb-ft. @ 4000 rpm	295 lb.-ft @ 4400 rpm
Valve train	Direct acting hydraulic tappets
Fuel supply	Sequential-port fuel injection
Coolant	DEX-COOL^TM long-life corrosion-inhibiting with "limp-home" engine coolant loss protection
Exhaust	Stainless steel exhaust system

CHASSIS

Feature	Seville SLS	Seville STS
Wheelbase	2819 mm (111")
Overall Length	5183 mm (204.1")
Height	1384 mm (54.5")
Width	1885 mm (74.2")
Front Tread	1546 mm (60.9")
Rear Tread	1546 mm (60.9")
Curb Weight	1738 kg. (3832 lb)	1755 kg. (3869 lb)
Luggage capacity	408 liters (14.4 cu ft)
Fuel tank capacity	76 liters (16.7 Imp. gal.) (20 US gal.)
Fuel Economy City/Hwy	13 l/100 km - 9.4 l/100 km (21.6/30 mpg Imp.)
Basic Warranty, Months/Distance	48/80,000 km (50,000 miles)
0-96 kph (0-60 mph)	7.8 seconds	7.3 seconds
Top speed	180 kph (112 mph)	240 kph (150 mph)
Standard wheel	16" x 7" cast-aluminum
Optional wheel	16" x 7" chrome finish cast aluminum
Standard tires	Michelin XW4 P225/60 SR16 all-season blackwall	Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16 all-season blackwall
Optional tires	Michelin XW4 P225/60SR16 all-season whitewall tires	Goodyear Eagle GA P225/60ZR16 all-season performance

TECHNICAL

Feature	Seville SLS	Seville STS
Transmission		AT80-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control and altitude compensation
Clutch	Viscous converter clutch
ATF	"Filled-for-life" Dexron® III automatic transmission fluid
Drive	Front-wheel drive
Drive axles	Equal-length drive axles
Final drive ratio	3.11 : 1	3.71 : 1
Front Suspension	4-wheel independent suspension MacPherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic variable road sensing suspension	Independent Macpherson strut with coil springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
Rear suspension	Fully independent short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic variable rood sensing suspension	Fully independent, coil springs, short/long arm w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
Steering	Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering	Speed-sensitive MAGNASTEER^TM power rack-and-pinion steering
Control system	Integrated chassis control system
Brakes	Power assisted 4-wheel disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	integral body-frame
Exhaust	Stainless steel exhaust system
Restraints	Dual Front Airbags Front-Seat Side Airbags

SAFETY & SECURITY

Feature	SLS	STS
Dual front air bags	Standard	Standard
Intentional set front shoulder belts	Standard	Standard
5-position adjustable front shoulder belts	Standard	Standard
Rear door child-security locks	Standard	Standard
Programmable power door locks with anti-lockout protection	Standard	Standard
Remote keyless entry system includes central door unlocking	Standard	Standard
Illuminated entry system	Standard	Standard
Battery run-down protection system	Standard	Standard
Audible theft-deterrent system	Standard	Optional
PASS-Key II personal security theft-deterrent system	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps and automatic light control includes Twilight Sentinel with delay feature	Standard	Standard
Wiper activated headlamps	Standard	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard	Standard
Bosch ABS5 4-wheel anti-lock brake system	Standard	Standard
Bosch ASR5 full-range traction control	Standard	Standard

EXTERIOR

Feature	SLS	STS
2-sided galvanized steel body panels (except roof)	Standard	Standard
Waterborne clearcoat paint	Standard	Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass	Standard	Standard
Composite tungsten-halogen headlamps with flash-to-pass	Standard	Standard
Fog lamps		Standard
Front cornering lamps	Standard	Standard
Dual heated power remote mirrors	Standard	Standard
Electrochromic driver side rearview mirror		Standard
Power antenna	Standard	Standard

INTERIOR

Feature	SLS	STS
2-position memory driver seat with driver logic feature	Optional	Standard
4-way power lumbar adjusters	Optional	Standard
Analog instrument cluster	Optional in Sport Interior Package	Standard
Auto-calibrating compass mounted within inside rearview mirror	Optional	Optional
Automatic climate control system	Standard
Body accent striping	Optional
Cargo convenience net	Standard	Standard
Cruise control	Standard	Standard
Dealer-installed cellular phone with hands free and voice recognition (portable or fixed models)	Optional	Optional
Digital instrument cluster	Standard
Driver Information Center	Standard	Standard
Dual-zone automatic climate control system	Optional in Sport Interior Package	Standard
Electric rear window defogger	Standard	Standard
Electrically heated front windshield	Optional	Optional
Electrochromic driver outside rearview mirror	Optional
Electrochromic inside rearview mirror	Standard	Standard
Front and rear carpeted floor mats	Standard	Standard
Front bucket seats with 6-way power adjusters and power recliners	Standard	Standard
Front door storage pockets	Standard	Standard
Front floor console includes floor shifter	Optional in Sport Interior Package	Standard
Heated front seat cushions and backs	Standard	Standard
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, includes driver storage flap	Standard	Standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip climate and sound system controls	Standard	Standard
Nuance leather seating areas	Standard	Standard
Pearl Red paint finish	Optional	Optional
Power astroroof with express-open feature	Optional	Optional
Power remote fuel filler door release	Standard	Standard
Power remote trunk release with pull down	Standard	Standard
Power windows with driver express-down and rear window lock-out features	Standard	Standard
Rainsense variable delay windshield wiper system		Standard
Rear air controls	Standard	Standard
Rear storage armrest with dual cupholders	Standard	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard	Standard
Sport Interior Package, includes analog instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, and floor console with shifter	Optional	Standard
Sunglass storage compartment	Standard	Standard
Tilt-Wheel^TM adjustable steering column	Standard	Standard
Universal 3-channel garage door opener	Optional	Optional
Variable delay windshield wipers	Standard
White Diamond paint finish	Optional	Optional
Zebrano wood trim	Standard	Standard

OPTIONS

UY9 Sport int. Pkg $146	Theft Deterrent Syst. (std. STS) $295
Elect. Compass $100	Garage Door Opener $107
Accent Striping (SLS) $75	Heated Front Leather Seats $225
Heated Windshield $377	Astroroof $1,550
Leather Seating (std STS) $735	Pwr Lumbar Support (std STS) $292
Memory Driver's Seat (std STS) $225	Electrochromic Auto Day/Night Driver's Side Mirror (std STS) $87
White Diamond Paint $500	Pearl Red Paint $500
Bose Sound Syst. w/Cassette $723	Bose Sound Syst. w/Cassette &CD changer $1,318
Bose Sound Syst. w/Digital Signal Processing $1,513	P225/60ZR16 BSW Tires(STS) $250
Chrome Wheels $1,195

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