1983 Cadillac Seville Specifications

Specifications

1983 1984

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1980 - 1985
Price :	$21,435
Weight :	3845 lbs \| 1744.063 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4080 cc \| 249.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Digital Fuel Injection

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	22.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic with Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.92:1
2nd Gear :	2.15:1
3rd Gear :	1.33:1
4th Gear :	0.92:1
5th Gear :	0.74:1

Production Figures

Total Cadillac Production for 1983 :	292,814
Total 1983 Seville production :	30,430
1983 Cadillac Seville
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	30,430

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer	PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	93E019000
Summary	THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence	REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
Remedy	THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL; FILTER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FUEL FILTERS, PART NOS. F33141 AND GF3141.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS EXCHANGING YOUR DEFECTIVE FUEL FILTER, PLEASE CALLPUROLATER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-526-3659. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820101
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V065000
Summary	THE FUSIBLE LINK, WHICH PROTECTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CONNECTED THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, COULD COME OPEN WHILE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS IN OPERATION. IF TWILIGHT SENTINEL SWITCH IS ON AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS OFF, AN OPEN LINK WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE FUSIBLE LINK WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS ANDTWILIGHT SENTINEL.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; FUSIBLE LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IN POOR WEATHER/NIGHT TIME DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V110000
Summary	DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DELCO/BOSE RADIO PULSEWIPE FEATURES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF WINDSHIELDWIPER OPERATION AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS FIRE MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY FEATUREUNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE CORRECTED. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE WINDSHIELDWIPER SYSTEM, IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN THE MEDIUM OR HIGH POSITIONS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Cadillac Seville? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Cadillac Seville? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville has a length of 204.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Cadillac Seville? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville has a width of 71.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Cadillac Seville cost when new?A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville had a base price of approximately $21,435 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1983 Cadillac Seville? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1983? A: Cadillac produced 292,814 automobiles in 1983.

Q: How many 1983 Sevilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 30,430 examples of the Seville in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Cadillac Seville have? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville had the following engine options: V 8 (4080 cc | 249.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Cadillac Seville have? A: The 1983 Cadillac Seville had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive.