1979 Cadillac Seville Elegante Diesel
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- Photo: 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe by Grandeur, front 6.16.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Cadillac Seville (11418452193) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Cadillac Seville (11418315085) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe by Grandeur, rear 6.16.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Cadillac Seville dashboard (9363423196) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Cadillac Seville Elegante Diesel is a 120-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 1900 rpm. It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The Seville measures 203.9 inches long on a 114.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,340 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L OHV V8 diesel (Oldsmobile LF9) |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Indirect injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Salisbury hypoid, 8.5-in ring gear (clutch-type limited-slip optional) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 400) |
| 1st Gear | 2.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.07 |
| Final Drive | 2.56 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent unequal-length control arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Hotchkiss live axle, multi-leaf springs, automatic level control |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Link-type |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Link-type |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston sliding |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6 JJ wire |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6 JJ wire |
| Tires Front | GR78-15B steel-belted radial |
| Tires Rear | GR78-15B steel-belted radial |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Front Track | 61.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,340 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Cadillac Seville Elegante Diesel with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac SEVILLE.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac SEVILLE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac SEVILLE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 1 |
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 1979 CADILLAC SEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.