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1977 Cadillac Seville Base

The 1977 Cadillac Seville Base is a 180-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 180 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.

The Seville measures 204.0 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,340 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.7L OHV V8, Bendix electronic port fuel injection
Displacement5.7 L
Horsepower180 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque275 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke103.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Injection TypeCadillac Electronic Fuel Injection, speed-density port injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeSalisbury hypoid, 8.5-in ring gear (clutch-type limited-slip optional)
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 400)
1st Gear2.48
2nd Gear1.48
3rd Gear1
Reverse2.07
Final Drive2.56
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded gasoline, 91 RON min.
Tank Capacity21 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent unequal-length control arms, coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss live axle, multi-leaf springs, automatic level control
Front Stabilizer BarLink-type
Rear Stabilizer BarLink-type
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersSingle-piston sliding
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 6 JJ
Wheels Rear15 x 6 JJ
Tires FrontGR78-15B steel-belted radial
Tires RearGR78-15B steel-belted radial
Dimensions & Weight
Length204 in
Width71.8 in
Height54.7 in
Wheelbase114.3 in
Front Track61.3 in
Rear Track59 in
Cargo Volume13 ft³
Curb Weight4,340 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Cadillac SEVILLE.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1977 Cadillac SEVILLE

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1977 Cadillac SEVILLE. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 18, 1995 · Tires
“FRONT TIRES SEPARATING, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT. *SKD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 CADILLAC SEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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