1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE

• 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.
• Seville again used the 4.9-liter V-8 and 4T60-E transmission while the STS received the new Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 and 4T80-E transmission.
• Final drive ratio for the Seville was 2.97:1 while the STS’s was 3.71:1.
• In addition to the Northstar engine, STS featured the new Bosch ASRIIU traction control system. Designed to eliminate wheel spin on slippery road surfaces, the system reduced engine torque by shutting down up to five cylinders simultaneously while applying the brakes.
• The STS was distinguished by its monochromatic paint scheme, STS badging and Northstar engine identification.
• The STS also featured a body-color grille with wreath-and-crest emblem, specific rocker molding and bright dual exhaust outlets.
• New standard features for STS included solar control glass and two new exterior colors: Academy Gray and Dark Cherry Red Metallic.

I. D. NUMBERS

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

Series	Body/Style	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Prod. Total
KS5	S69	4-dr. Sedan	$36990	3648 lb	37,239
KY5	Y69	4-dr. Sedan	$41,990	3721 lb

ENGINE

Feature	Seville Touring Sedan	Seville
Type	90-degree, dual overhead cam Northstar V-8	90-degree, overhead valve V-8
Block	Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners	Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners
Heads	aluminum cylinder heads	cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement	279 cu . in. (4.6 liters)	300 cu . in. (4.9 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.66 x 3.31 in.	3.62 x 3.62 in.
Compression ratio	10.3:1	9.5:1
Brake horsepower	270 @ 5600 rpm	200 @4100 rpm
Torque	300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Lifters	Direct acting hydraulic tappets	Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel Injection	Tuned port fuel injection	Sequential port fuel injection

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	111.0 in.
Overall Length	204.4 in.
Height	54.0 in.
Width	74.4 in.
Front Tread	60.9 in.
Rear Tread	60.9 in.
Standard Tires	Michelin P225/60R16 (Touring = Goodyear Eagle P225/60ZR16)

TECHNICAL

Feature	Seville	Touring
Transmission	AT60E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch)	4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes torque converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion. speed sensitive
Front Suspension	independent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Fully independent coil springs, short/long arm w/automatic level control and speed sensitive suspension	Fully independent short/long arm w/automatic level control. electronic variable damping shock absorbers w/road sensing suspension
Brakes	Power assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch II anti-lock braking system.
Body Construction	integral body frame
Fuel Tank	18.0 gals.	20.0 gals.

OPTIONS

• 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 NOTE

• Cadillac's model year production totaled 225,830 compared with 233,027 the year previous.
• Based on sales of 204,159 automobiles in 1993 (vs. 214,176 the year before), Cadillac’s share of the U.S. market was 2.40 percent compared with 2.61 the year previous.

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