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| Model Lineup |
Engines
|
Transmission
|
|
Northstar 4.6L V8
(275 hp)
|
Northstar 4.6L
V8 (300 hp)
|
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T80-E)
|
|
SLS
|
Standard
|
-
|
Standard
|
|
STS
|
-
|
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Engine |
SLS
|
STS
|
| Type |
4.6L Northstar V8
|
4.6L Northstar V8
|
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
279 / 4565
|
279 / 4565
|
| Bore x stroke (in / mm) |
3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84
|
3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84
|
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum
|
cast aluminum
|
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
|
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
|
| Ignition system |
coil-on-plug cassette design with extended-life
dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
|
coil-on-plug cassette design with extended-life
dual platinum-tipped spark plugs
|
| Fuel delivery |
sequential injection with center-feed intake manifold
|
sequential injection with center-feed intake manifold
|
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1
|
10.0:1
|
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
275 / 205 @ 5600
|
300 / 224 @ 6000
|
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
300 / 407 @ 4000
|
295 / 400 @ 4400
|
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane
|
87 octane
|
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6500
|
6700
|
| Emissions controls |
PCV, EGR, catalytic converter, evaporative system,
A.I.R.
|
PCV, EGR, catalytic converter, evaporative system,
A.I.R.
|
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
18 / 27 / 22
|
18 / 27 / 22
|
| Transmission |
SLS Hydra-Matic 4T80-E
|
STS Hydra-Matic 4T80-E
|
| Type |
4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and
viscous- type converter clutch
|
4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and
viscous- type converter clutch
|
| Gear ratios (:1): |
| 1st |
2.96
|
2.96
|
| 2nd |
1.63
|
1.63
|
| 3rd |
1.00
|
1.00
|
| 4th |
0.68
|
0.68
|
| Reverse |
2.13
|
2.13
|
| Final drive ratio |
3.11
|
3.17
|
| Chassis/Suspension |
SLS
|
STS
|
| Front |
independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs,
28mm stabilizer bar
|
Magneto-rheological fluid monotobe struts, computer
contolled, continuously variable damping, MacPherson struts, coil
springs, 30mm stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
independent, multi-link, aluminum control arms,
lateral toe links, coil springs, solid steel 18mm stabilizer bar,
automatic level control
|
Magneto-rheological fluid monotube struts, computer
controlled, continuously variable damping, independent, multi-link,
aluminum control arms, lateral toe links, coil springs, solid steel
22mm stabilizer bar, automatic level control
|
| Traction control system |
full-range
|
full-range
|
| Steering type |
Magnasteer variable assist speed-sensitive steering,
rack and pinion
|
Magnasteer variable assist speed-sensitive steering,
rack and pinion
|
| Steering ratio |
14.8:1 on center
|
14.8:1 on center
|
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
2.4
|
2.4
|
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m) |
40.5 / 12.34
|
40.5 / 12.34
|
| Brakes |
2003 Cadillac Seville
|
| Wheel size and type (in / mm) |
front: power-assisted vented disc
|
|
rear: power-assisted solid disc, 4-channel ABS,
StabiliTrak 2.0 and road texture detection
|
| Tires |
front: 11.85 x 1.26 / 301 x 32
|
|
rear: 11.61 x .43 / 295 x 11
|
| Wheels / Tires |
SLS
|
STS
|
| Wheel size and type (in / mm) |
16 x 7 / 406 x 178, cast aluminum, 7-spoke
|
standard: 16 x 7 / 406 x 178
|
|
optional: 17 x 7.5 / 432 x 191 cast aluminum,
7-spoke
|
| Tires |
Michelin Symmetry S-rated P225/60R16
|
standard: Michelin H-rated,
P235/R17
|
|
optional: Michelin W-rated, P235/55R17
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
SLS
|
STS
|
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
112.2 / 2850
|
112.2 / 2850
|
| Overall length (in / mm) |
201 / 5105
|
201 / 5105
|
| Overall width (in / mm) |
75 / 1904
|
75 / 1904
|
| Overall height (in / mm) |
55.7 / 1414
|
55.7 / 1414
|
| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
62.7 / 1593
|
62.7 / 1593
|
| Rear |
62.4 / 1586
|
62.4 / 1586
|
|
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm)
|
5.4 / 137
|
5 / 128
|
|
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
|
3992 / 1811
|
4027 / 1827
|
| Weight distribution (%
front / rear) |
62 / 38
|
62 / 38
|
| Interior
Dimensions |
SLS
|
STS
|
| Seating capacity (front / rear) |
2 / 3
|
2 / 3
|
| Head room (in / mm) |
Front |
38.2 / 969
|
38.2 / 969
|
| Rear |
38 / 965
|
38 / 965
|
| Leg room (in / mm) |
Front |
42.5 / 1079
|
42.5 / 1079
|
| Rear |
38.2 / 970
|
38.2 / 970
|
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
Front |
59.1 / 1501
|
59.1 / 1501
|
| Rear |
58 / 1474
|
58 / 1474
|
| Hip room (in / mm) |
Front |
55.6 / 1412
|
55.6 / 1412
|
| Rear |
57.5 / 1460
|
57.5 / 1460
|
| Capacities |
2003 Cadillac Seville
|
| EPA interior volume inc. trunk (cu ft / liters) |
119.88 / 3395
|
| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
12.5 / 11.8
|
| Fuel tank (gals / liters) |
18.5 / 70.7
|
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
7 / 6.6
|
| Towing capacity (lbs / kg) |
2000 / 907
|
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