Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Seville — 1976–2004, 4-door sedan, 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

About the Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Seville is a 4-door sedan in the mid-size luxury car class, with source data covering 1976–2004. The available vehicle data lists 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8 as an engine configuration, paired with 3-speed TH-400 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic and a FR layout (1976–1979) Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive (1980–1985)Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1986–2004) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Cadillac Seville guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8 and 3-speed TH-400 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Cadillac Seville specifications at a glance
Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.
| Make | Cadillac |
|---|---|
| Model | Seville |
| Model years | 1976–2004 |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Vehicle class | Mid-size luxury car |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac (General Motors) |
| Production | 1975–2003 |
| Market / country | CA, FI, GB, LU, NL, NZ, UA, US |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Cadillac Seville includes 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8.. Transmission information includes 3-speed TH-400 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is FR layout (1976–1979) Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive (1980–1985)Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1986–2004).
| Engine | 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 3-speed TH-400 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic |
| Drivetrain / layout | FR layout (1976–1979) Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive (1980–1985)Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1986–2004) |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 114.3 in (2,903 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 204.0 in (5,182 mm) |
| Width | 71.8 in (1,824 mm) |
| Height | 54.6 in (1,387 mm) |
| Kerb / curb weight | 1970 kg (4,343 lb) |
Cadillac Seville other specifications
| Name | Cadillac Seville |
|---|---|
| Image | 5th Cadillac Seville .jpg |
| Caption | 1998–2004 Cadillac Seville |
| Aka | Cadillac Iran |
Cadillac Seville generations and model years
Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.
| Generation / scope | Years | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Seville | 1976–2004 | Not specified | Not specified | FR layout (1976–1979) Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive (1980–1985)Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1986–2004) |
| First generation | 1976–1979 | 350 CID Oldsmobile V8350 CID Oldsmobile diesel V8 | 3-speed TH-400 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic | FR layout |
| Second generation | 1979–1985 | 1980–85: 5.7 L LF9 105 hp Oldsmobile Diesel V8 1980: 6.0 L L61 145 hp Cadillac V81980: 5.7 L L49 180 hp Oldsmobile V8 1981: 6.0 L L62 145 hp Cadillac V81982–85: 4.1 L LT8 135 hp Cadillac V81981–82: 4.1 L LC4 125 hp Buick V6 | 4-speed automatic | Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Third generation | 1985–1991 | 4.1 L ''LT8'' V8; 4.5 L ''HT4500'' V8; 4.5 L ''LW2'' V8; 4.9 L ''L26'' V8 | 4-speed automatic | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Fourth generation | 1992–1997 | 4.9 L HT-4900 V84.6 L Northstar LD8 V84.6 L Northstar L37 V8 | 4-speed automatic | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Fifth generation | 1998–2004 | 4.6 L ''LD8/L37'' V8 | 4-speed automatic | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Recommended tire pressure for Cadillac Seville
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 36 PSI | 38 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 38 PSI | 41 PSI | Estimate |
Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Seville
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