Cadillac seville

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Третье поколение (1986—1991)

Автомобили Cadillac Seville третьего поколения производились с 1986 года. По мнению АООС США, автомобиль расходует 7,8 л на 100 км.

В 1988 году появилась модификация Seville Touring (STS), оснащённая подвеской FE2.

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4th Generation (1992–1997)[]

In 1992, the Seville received far and away its best redesign to date, and the Seville could now finally be considered the genuine import-fighter that Cadillac intended for it to be all along. The Seville was also more distinguished from the Eldorado in this generation — it was still a 4-door version of the Eldo, but at least it wasn’t so obvious this time. And predictably, sales jumped dramatically. Base models were now known as the Seville Luxury Sedan (SLS) while the Seville Touring Sedan (STS) model was carried over from 1991, and the 200 hp 4.9L V8s were standard in both. STSs had monochromatic body paint, quicker steering, and thicker stabilizer bars than the SLS. The STS also had an analog dash vs. the digital for the SLS. 1993 saw the debut of the 295 hp 4.6L 32V Northstar V8 in the STS models, giving the STS sub-8 second 0-60 times. The base models carried on with the 200 hp 4.9L V8. Dual airbags became standard this year also.

1994 Sevilles remained largely the same on the outside as the 1993 models, but the SLS models recieved a new detuned 270 hp 4.6L Northstar as standard equipment (the 4.9L V8 was no more), while the STS models retained the 295 hp version. Both Sevilles now had traction control and a Road Sensing Suspension. 1995 didn’t see much change from 1994 (not that much was needed), but in 1996 both the SLS and STS models received 5 horsepower increases, up to 275 and 300 respectively. Sevilles got daytime running lights and a new dashboard with larger analog gauges. Not much changed on the 1997 models as a newly redesigned 1998 model was waiting in the wings, other than OnStar becoming an option this year for the first time.

Fourth Generation Production

5th Generation (1998–2004)[]

Cadillac Seville
Cadillac
Production	1998–2004
Class	Intermediate
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Length	201″
Width	75″
Height	55.7″
Wheelbase	112.2″
Weight	3300-3500 lbs
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic, FWD
Engine	4.6L (279 cid) Northstar V8
Power	275-300 hp
Similar	Buick RivieraCadillac EldoradoOldsmobile Aurora
Platform	G

While the 1998 Seville strongly resembled the previous generation, it was in fact all-new and now loosely based on the Oldsmobile Aurora G-body chassis. It was a bit shorter than previous by 3.1″ and the wheelbase grew 1.2″, but it did feature numerous suspension and driveablity improvements over its predecessor as Cadillac continued to move the Seville upmarket. Drivetrains remained the same as before, with the 275 hp V8 standard in the SLS model, with the 300 hp version standard on the STS. Side airbags were now standard issue, along with new safety belts that attached to the seat frame and included the first belt pretension system in a U.S.-built automobile.

Not many changes in 1999 other than new colors and an interesting option for the front seats, using «rolling» lumbar bolsters that massaged the lower back of a front-seat occupant in 10-minute cycles. All 2000 Sevilles had reworked Northstar engines on both models that now ran on 87 octane instead of required 91, while its power ratings (275 and 300 respectively) remained the same. An improved StabiliTrak system was also added and a navigation system became optional. 2001 models saw very little change, and in 2002, a voice-activated system was added to the optional navigation system. Satellite radios became optional for the first time. The SLS got a body-colored grille and the STS gained chrome wheels as standard for 2003. The STS model was dropped briefly for 2004 leaving only the SLS model, which was the Seville’s final year. It would be replaced by an all-new rear-drive STS for 2005 based on GM’s new Sigma platform, which dropped the Seville name altogether.

Примечания

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1st Generation (1976–1979)[]

Introduced in the mid-’75 and billed as the new «Internationally-sized» Cadillac, the Seville was almost 1,000 lb (450 kg) lighter and two feet shorter than it’s hulking DeVille stablemates, nimble, easy to park, attractive and loaded with the full compliment of Cadillac features. Though more expensive than every other Cadillac model with a base price of $12,479, the Seville was a smash hit and spawned several imitators, such as the less-than-successful Lincoln Versailles, and later the Chrysler LeBaron/Fifth Avenue.

In keeping with it’s mission of winning over import-intenders, the Seville was equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes and a tight european-inspired suspension. Under the hood went an Oldsmobile-sourced 350 (5.7L) V8, fitted with Bendix/Bosch electronically controlled fuel injection. This system gave the Seville sure-starts, smooth drivability and performance levels that were lacking in most other cars of the mid-seventies. Power output was 180hp, and performance was restrained but acceptable for that era, with a 0-60mph time of 11.5 seconds. As part of Cadillac’s market positioning of the Seville, much equipment that was usually optional on Cadillac’s other models were standard on the Seville resulting in even base models being extraordinarily well-equipped and a relatively short available options list in contrast with the prevailing business practices of American domestic automakers at that time.

Given the strong marketplace performance of the very expensive Seville, Cadillac tested the upper reaches of pricing in 1978 by treating the Seville to a new even more up-level $ 2,600.00 «Elegante» trim package, which added a unique two-tone exterior paint combination separated by a stainless steel accent moulding, real wire wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, exclusive perforated leather bucket seats a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a center console with a folding armrest, a writing tablet, and space for a phone or cassette tapes, extremely plush «Tampico» carpeting and most of Seville’s optional equipment as standard. Also in 1978, the 105 hp Oldsmobile 350 diesel V8 engine became available as an option. The diesel at first was fairly popular, but quickly gained a well-deserved reputation for being terribly unreliable and prone to complete catastrophic failure, as well as smelly, noisy, unrefined, and unbelievably slow with a 0-60MPH time approaching 20 seconds.

Another noteworthy 1978 addition was the Seville’s optional Delco trip computer. This presaged modern trip computers and could be called upon to provide information on instant fuel mileage, overall fuel mileage, fuel range, and estimated time of arrival, at an additional cost of $ 920.00.

The Seville Cadillac was manufactured in Iran under the brand name of «Cadillac Iran» from 1978 to 1987 by Pars Khodro, which was known as «Iran General Motors» before the Islamic Revolution. A total of 2653 Cadillacs were made in Iran during this period. This made Iran the only country assembling Cadillacs outside the US until 1997 when Cadillac Catera was based on Opel Omega and built in Germany for US market. Cadillac BLS, built in Sweden for European market but never for US market, was introduced in 2006. Even though Cadillac Allante had its Italian origin, its final assembly was done in the USA.

First Generation Production

The Seville was replaced by an all-new model for 1980.

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3rd Generation (1986–1991)[]

A brand new Seville rode an all-new platform similar to the Eldorado — 17 inches shorter and 375 pounds lighter than before, riding on a 108 inch wheelbase, with the now transverse-mounted HT4100 4.1L V8 as the only engine available. Gone was the striking razor-edge styling of 1980-85, replaced by a body style not much different from Eldorado’s, or from other GM vehicles for that matter. The result was just bland, and customers stayed away in droves with sales falling to half of the previous generation’s. While the new Seville was extremely well-equipped, featured unprecedented handling for a Cadillac and was bristling with the latest in electronic technology, it was nonetheless an unmitigated sales disaster. It has been widely reported that GM designed this generation of Seville (and their other models debuting in this period) on the expert predictions of US $3.00/gallon gasoline prices (in 1986 dollars); in reality gasoline had fallen to around $1.00 a gallon by ’86, leaving the undersized, underpowered Seville seriously out-of-step with the demands of the luxury market of that time.

The Elegante package continued to be available with a unique mid-tone paint treatment, and a raft of traditional American luxury features and styling cues. The aesthetic of the market was changing though and the Elegante package fell in favor, lost content and unique features and finally fizzled out in 1988 when it was supplanted by a new flagship sub-model: the Seville Touring Sedan, henceforth known as the STS, which featured enhanced handling and styling more in keeping with European makes, featuring tri-colored export model taillights and a significant reduction in chrome and brightwork on the exterior and extensive use of real lacquered wood, close-cropped velour carpeting and a hand-tailored leather within the interior. The launch of the new STS in 1988 coincided with a significant mid-cycle revamp applied to all Sevilles in an effort to combat the sales collapse this generation experienced as a result of the disastrous 1986 downsizing. The exterior refresh concentrated on making the car appear to be more «substantial» with a larger, bolder grille, redesigned fenders and a more muscular-appearing «power-dome» hood, under which the HT4100 was replaced with a new upgraded edition with displacement increased in size from 4.1L to 4.5L, bringing with it a welcome power increase from 130hp to 155hp. Most likely in an effort to not remind the buying public’s recollections of the early troubles with the HT4100, Cadillac never referred to it as HT4500 or it’s later 4.9L successor as the HT4900.

1990 saw further improvements to the 4.5L V8 and horsepower was bumped to 180 with no penalty in gas mileage. The STS was given it’s own body style designation, (6KY69).

In 1991, the 4.5L V8 was again increased in displacement and power, now at 4.9 Litres and boasting 200hp.

Third Generation Production

There would be an all-new Seville and STS for 1992.

Pre-Production Concepts[]

The prototypes pictured above show the various styling directions explored by Cadillac prior to the final version that debuted in 1975. It is interesting to note the direction the design took as it evolved, dropping traditional American luxury car styling cues and body proportions in favor of a more compact, less flamboyant final design. Various names for the proposed vehicle were explored as well. Resurection of the LaSalle moniker was seriously considered, but it was decided that given that LaSalle had historically been used for entry-level sub-Cadillacs in the past, it would create confusion in the marketplace among those who recollected the the context of the moniker’s earlier usage.