The Cadillac Seville, a limited production specialty model in the 1950s and 1960s. Was usually second in the Cadillac lineup after the Eldorado. Reintroduced as a 4-door sedan production vehicle from 1975 to 2004, the Seville was a smaller-sized top-of-the-line Cadillac.
Cadillac introduced the new internationally sized Seville in May 1975. This car was a more compact and maneuverable Cadillac with generous interior dimensions and enhanced fuel economy. Seville featured electronic fuel injection as standard equipment.
The all-new 1980 Seville featured sheer edges and dramatic styling, unlike any other American-built car on the road. For the first time, Seville shared a front-wheel-drive chassis with Eldorado.
- Seville (1975–1979) First Generation Production
- Seville (1980–1985) Second Generation Production
- Seville (1986–1991) Third Generation Production
- Seville (1992–1997) Fourth Generation Production
- Seville (1998–2004) Fifth Generation Production
1980 Seville, Redesigned, “bustle-back”
1979 Seville – This is the last rear-wheel-drive Seville. The internationally-sized Seville first debuted in 1975, and was more compact and maneuverable combined with enhanced fuel economy.
1983 Seville – A radical new styling for the Seville, including the “bustle back” exemplified by this model, was adopted in 1980 when the Seville became a front-wheel-drive car.
Cadillac 1990 to 2000
In 1992, the introduction of the totally redesigned Eldorado and Seville received additional worldwide acclaim. Seville was the recipient of Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” honors as well as numerous other awards. A year later, Cadillac again created a higher standard in the area of automotive engineering with the Northstar System. The highly acclaimed Northstar System of power and state-of-the-art technology now provides Cadillac drivers an unparalleled balance of efficiency, power, control and safety.
1993 Allante – The convertible front-wheel-drive car was first introduced in 1987 and pioneered many Cadillac innovations, including traction control and the Northstar system. The Allante’s body was designed and built by the Italian firm, Pininfarina in Turin, Italy, and the bodies were flown to Detroit on 747s for assembly of the powertrain and chassis. This is the last Allante to come off the line.
Cadillac 1996 to 1998
In 1996, power output for the Northstar engine was increased to 300 hp in the DeVille Concours, Eldorado Touring Coupe and Seville STS.
For the 1997 model year, Cadillac added StabiliTrak, an exclusive safety technology to the Seville STS, Eldorado Touring Coupe and DeVille Concours. In addition, Cadillac redesigned the DeVille, adding a new model, the d’Elegance, which offers a distinctive expression of classic American luxury and the highest level of comfort and classic luxury amenities. Side airbags were also added to all DeVille models. The Catera, Cadillac’s entry luxury sedan, was also introduced for 1997. As Cadillac moves toward its second century, this innovative car company proudly continues a rich tradition of bringing sophistication, performance, safety and innovative technology to the market.
1998 Eldorado Touring Coupe
1998 Eldorado Touring Coupe – With a 300 horsepower, 32-valve Northstar V8, this is one of the most powerful coupes on the market today. The Eldorado Touring Coupe was first introduced for the 1992 model year. Technological highlights currently include StabiliTrak, which makes vehicle handling more predictable under all driving conditions on all road surfaces, and Magnasteer III, which adjusts steering effort according to lateral acceleration as well as speed.