Seville Cadillac Moels & History 1979
Carried over with only modest trim changes, Sevilles got a retuned suspension to improve their ride, plus new body mounts.
- Nameplates moved from the upper right of the grille to the upper left, and that grille had a tighter pattern than before.
- The grille’s pattern of vertical crosshatch slots was repeated in twin insets in the front bumper.
- Standard engine remained the 350 cu. in. (5.7-liter) V-8 with electronic fuel injection, now rated 170 horsepower.
- The diesel version introduced at mid-year was offered again.
- Sevilles destined for California received the three-way catalytic converter with closed-loop electronic controls, previously used only on other GM models.
- Bodies could have 14 standard colors, with seven Firemist colors available.
- Interiors came with new solid and striped Dante and Roma knit fabrics in six colors, or 11 shades of Sierra Grain leather.
- Either the Tuxedo Grain padded vinyl roof (in 17 colors, including metallics) or a plain metal top were offered at the same price.
- Options included the new digital trip computer and signal-seeking radios.
- Cadillac’s catalog claimed that Seville had been chosen “one of the ten most beautifully designed production cars of the last 50 years.”
- The special edition Elegante came in two-tone Slate Firemist and Sable Black, with accent striping and full-length side moldings with etched black grooving, plus a painted metal roof.
- Elegante was identified by a Cadillac wreath and crest as well as script nameplate.
- Standard were chrome-plated wire wheels with long-laced spokes.
- Seating areas and door panels had perforated leather inserts with suede-like vinyl trim, with leather-trimmed steering wheel.
- The Dual Comfort 40/40 seats had storage pockets and an integral fold-down center armrest.
- New for 1979 was plush fur-like Tangier carpeting.
- Elegante’s price tag was $2735.
STYLE
Model No. |
Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
6K |
S69 |
4-door Sedan |
5 |
$15,646 |
4180 |
53,487 |
ENGINE
Feature |
Base engine |
Diesel engine |
Type |
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head. |
Displacement |
350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
Bore & stroke |
4.057 x 3.385 in. |
Compression ratio |
8.0:1 |
22.5:1 |
Brake horsepower |
170 @ 4200 rpm |
125 @ 3600 rpm |
Torque |
270 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm |
225 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 rpm |
Main bearings |
Five |
Valve lifters |
Hydraulic |
Fuel supply |
Electronic fuel injection |
Built by |
Oldsmobile |
VIN Code |
B |
N |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
114.3 in. |
Overall length |
204.0 in. |
Height |
54.6 in. |
Width |
71.8 in. |
Front Tread |
61.3 in. |
Rear Tread |
59.0 in. |
Standard Tires |
GR78 x 15-B SBR wide WSW |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission |
Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic transmission column shift. |
Gear ratios |
(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07;1. |
Standard axle ratio |
2.24:1 |
Steering |
recirculating ball. |
Front suspension |
independent with ball joints and coil springs, stabilizer bar. |
Rear suspension |
Hotchkiss 56 in. leaf springs, five leaves, link stabilizer |
Electronic level control |
Standard |
Brakes |
four-wheel disc |
Ignition |
HEI electronic ignition |
Fuel tank |
19.6 gal. |
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine |
$287 |
Heavy-duty cooling system |
$49 |
80-amp alternator |
$54 |
Engine block heater |
$21 |
California emission equipment |
$83-$150 |
Limited slip differential |
$70 |
High altitude pkg. |
$35 |
Trailering package |
$49-$103 |
OPTION PACKAGES
Seville Elegante |
$2735 |
Seville Elegante w/Astroroof |
$3873 |
Seville Elegante w/sunroof |
$3663 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Astroroof (w/full vinyl roof |
$998 |
Astroroof (painted |
$1163 |
Sunroof (full vinyl roof |
$798 |
Sunroof (painted roof |
$953 |
Cruise control |
$137 |
Rear defogger, grid-type |
$101 |
Six-way Dual Comfort power passenger seat adjuster |
$125-$160 |
Power driver’s seat recliner |
$122 |
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way adjuster |
$221-$280 |
Tilt/telescope steering wheel |
$130 |
Automatic door locks |
$121 |
Fuel monitor |
$31 |
Trip computer |
$920 |
Theft deterrent system |
$137 |
Opera lamps |
$66 |
Guidematic headlamp control |
$91 |
Trumpet horn |
$22 |
Electric remote left mirror w/thermometer |
$90 |
Lighted thermometer on left mirror |
$28 |
Lighted vanity mirror, passenger |
$52 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player |
$195 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player and CB |
$480 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette |
$225 |
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with CB |
$380 |
Two-tone paint, partial Firemist |
$361 |
Firemist paint |
$171 |
Front bumper reinforcement |
$9 |
Door edge guards |
$13-$20 |
License frame |
each: $10 |
Leather seating area |
$330-$350 |
Carpeted rubber front floor mats |
$33-$36 |
Carpeted rubber rear floor mats |
$16 |
Trunk mat |
$13 |
Turbine-vaned wheel covers |
$59 |
Aluminum wheels |
$350 |
Locking wire wheels |
$569-$628 |
Locking wire wheel covers |
$189-$292 |
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