1979 Cadillac Seville 4-Door Sedan
The 1979 Cadillac Seville 4-Door Sedan (6S69). Source: GM 1979 VIN card series 'S' = Seville; model number, MSRP $15,646, 4180 lb, production 53,487 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1979 Cadillac model table).
Confidence
95%
6S69B99452420
5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (B)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Detroit, MI (Cad.)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Cadillac Seville
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 6 | Cadillac |
| Model Code | S69 | Seville |
| Engine Code | B | 5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (B) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | 9 | Detroit, MI (Cad.) |
| Serial Number | 452420 | Unit #452420 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelSeville
Year1979
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (B)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7L (350 CID)
Horsepower170 HP
ConfigurationV8
CarburetorEFI
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI (Cad.)
Plant Code9
Pattern SourceGM
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
10 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3480.00
No. Produced
6360
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3930
lbs
Width
78.7
in.
Length
210
in.
Height
54.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Dual downdraft
Type
V8 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Radiator
Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Regular
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
7.35 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Series
Galaxie 500XL - V8
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Model Year
1966
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
76B
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
25
gal.
Oil
4
qt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Displacement
289
cu. in.
Type
Constant mesh
Compression Ratio-Std
9.3
:1
Cylinders
8
Torque
282@2400
ft/lbs
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower
200@4400
hp
Main Bearings
5
Rated Horsepower
51.2
hp
Rear Tread
62
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.