1981 Cadillac Seville Elegante
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1985 Cadillac Seville 4.1 V8 front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Cadillac Seville 4.1 V8 rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Cadillac Seville Elegante is a 140-hp 6.0-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm.
The Seville measures 204.8 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8-6-4 (L62), Eaton modulated-displacement cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in |
| Height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Cadillac Seville Elegante 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac SEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 18, 1981 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES", IN THAT THE DOOR FRAME-TO-BODY CENTER PILLAR INTERLOCK ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISALIGNED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ALIGN THE SEAT BELT INTERLOCK ASSEMBLIES PROPERLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V075000
Jun 16, 1981 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V073000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac SEVILLE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac SEVILLE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1981 CADILLAC SEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.