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2003 Cadillac Seville - Specs

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2003 Cadillac Seville

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Seville - Engine Specs
Seville - Transmission Specs

Seville - Chassis / Suspension
Seville - Exterior Dimensions

Seville - Interior Dimensions
Seville - Capacities


Model Lineup

Engines

Transmission

Northstar 4.6L V8
(275 hp)

Northstar 4.6L
V8 (300 hp)

4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T80-E)

SLS

Standard

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Standard

STS

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Standard

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Engine

SLS

STS

Type
4.6L Northstar V8
4.6L Northstar V8
Displacement (cu in / cc)
279 / 4565
279 / 4565
Bore x stroke (in / mm)
3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84
3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Ignition system
coil-on-plug cassette design with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
coil-on-plug cassette design with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery
sequential injection with center-feed intake manifold
sequential injection with center-feed intake manifold
Compression ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
275 / 205 @ 5600
300 / 224 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
300 / 407 @ 4000
295 / 400 @ 4400
Recommended fuel
87 octane
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
6500
6700
Emissions controls
PCV, EGR, catalytic converter, evaporative system, A.I.R.
PCV, EGR, catalytic converter, evaporative system, A.I.R.
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
18 / 27 / 22
18 / 27 / 22

Transmission

SLS Hydra-Matic 4T80-E

STS Hydra-Matic 4T80-E

Type
4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and viscous- type converter clutch
4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and viscous- type converter clutch
Gear ratios (:1):
   1st
2.96
2.96
   2nd
1.63
1.63
   3rd
1.00
1.00
   4th
0.68
0.68
 Reverse
2.13
2.13
Final drive ratio
3.11
3.17

Chassis/Suspension

SLS

STS

Front
independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, 28mm stabilizer bar
Magneto-rheological fluid monotobe struts, computer contolled, continuously variable damping, MacPherson struts, coil springs, 30mm stabilizer bar
Rear
independent, multi-link, aluminum control arms, lateral toe links, coil springs, solid steel 18mm stabilizer bar, automatic level control
Magneto-rheological fluid monotube struts, computer controlled, continuously variable damping, independent, multi-link, aluminum control arms, lateral toe links, coil springs, solid steel 22mm stabilizer bar, automatic level control
Traction control system
full-range
full-range
Steering type
Magnasteer variable assist speed-sensitive steering, rack and pinion
Magnasteer variable assist speed-sensitive steering, rack and pinion
Steering ratio
14.8:1 on center
14.8:1 on center
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
2.4
2.4
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m)
40.5 / 12.34
40.5 / 12.34

Brakes

2003 Cadillac Seville

Wheel size and type (in / mm)
front: power-assisted vented disc
rear: power-assisted solid disc, 4-channel ABS, StabiliTrak 2.0 and road texture detection
Tires
front: 11.85 x 1.26 / 301 x 32
rear: 11.61 x .43 / 295 x 11

Wheels / Tires

SLS

STS

Wheel size and type (in / mm)
16 x 7 / 406 x 178, cast aluminum, 7-spoke
standard: 16 x 7 / 406 x 178
optional: 17 x 7.5 / 432 x 191 cast aluminum, 7-spoke
Tires
Michelin Symmetry S-rated P225/60R16
standard: Michelin H-rated,
P235/R17
optional: Michelin W-rated, P235/55R17

Exterior Dimensions

SLS

STS

Wheelbase (in / mm)
112.2 / 2850
112.2 / 2850
Overall length (in / mm)
201 / 5105
201 / 5105
Overall width (in / mm)
75 / 1904
75 / 1904
Overall height (in / mm)
55.7 / 1414
55.7 / 1414
Track (in / mm) Front
62.7 / 1593
62.7 / 1593
Rear
62.4 / 1586
62.4 / 1586
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm)
5.4 / 137
5 / 128
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
3992 / 1811
4027 / 1827
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
62 / 38
62 / 38

Interior Dimensions

SLS

STS

Seating capacity (front / rear)
2 / 3
2 / 3
Head room (in / mm) Front
38.2 / 969
38.2 / 969
Rear
38 / 965
38 / 965
Leg room (in / mm) Front
42.5 / 1079
42.5 / 1079
Rear
38.2 / 970
38.2 / 970
Shoulder room (in / mm) Front
59.1 / 1501
59.1 / 1501
Rear
58 / 1474
58 / 1474
Hip room (in / mm) Front
55.6 / 1412
55.6 / 1412
Rear
57.5 / 1460
57.5 / 1460

Capacities

2003 Cadillac Seville

EPA interior volume inc. trunk (cu ft / liters)
119.88 / 3395
Cooling system (qts / liters)
12.5 / 11.8
Fuel tank (gals / liters)
18.5 / 70.7
Engine oil (qts / liters)
7 / 6.6
Towing capacity (lbs / kg)
2000 / 907

Used Price Quote on a 2003 Cadillac Seville.