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Cadillac Seville IV V8 4.6 Northstar (299 Hp)
Overall Rating
6.9 / 10
IV Overview:
Cadillac Seville (IV). With 393 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1795 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.6 s). The top speed reaches 240 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year
N/A
Adult Occupant
N/A
Stars
N/A
Expert Note:
The Cadillac Seville IV was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features for its era included ABS and airbags.
The Cadillac Seville IV was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features for its era included ABS and airbags.
V8 4.6 Northstar (299 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A more potent version of the Northstar, providing strong acceleration (7.6 seconds 0-60 mph) and excellent highway passing power. Very refined for its time.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is slightly better than the 273 Hp version, with a combined average of 12 l/100 km, but still a thirsty engine by modern standards.
Best Use Case:
Highway / Spirited driving
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth handling
- • Powerful V8 engines, especially Northstar variants
- • Spacious and luxurious interior for its time
- • Distinctive American luxury styling
- • Advanced features for its era (e.g., ABS, traction control)
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all V8 engines
- • Known reliability issues with Northstar head gaskets
- • Large exterior dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • High maintenance costs for repairs, especially Northstar engine work
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | Seville |
| Generation: | IV |
| Modification (Engine): | V8 4.6 Northstar (299 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 299 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 393 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Northstar / L37 |
| Engine displacement: | 4565 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 11.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6 kg/Hp, 166.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 218.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1795 |
| Max. weight: | 2280 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 409 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5183 mm mm |
| Width: | 1884 mm mm |
| Height: | 1384 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2819 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1546 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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