1976 Cadillac Eldorado Base
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- Photo: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible in Firethorn, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Eldorado en Visby 01 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Eldorado cabriolet Castle Hedingham 2008 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (14457898766) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible Interior (4831004024) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Base is a 190-hp 8.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed turbo hydra-matic 425 automatic transaxle and front-wheel drive.
It makes 190 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The Eldorado measures 224.1 inches long on a 126.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 8.2 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 109.2 x 109.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.50:1 |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle |
| 1st Gear | 2.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.07 |
| Final Drive | 2.73 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 27.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link coil springs, automatic level control |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, single-piston sliding caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6JK |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6JK |
| Tires Front | LR78-15B |
| Tires Rear | LR78-15B |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 224.1 in |
| Width | 79.8 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.7 in |
| Rear Track | 63.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Base 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 1976 Cadillac ELDORADO.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1976 Cadillac ELDORADO
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1976 Cadillac ELDORADO (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 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 1976 CADILLAC ELDORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.