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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible is a 190-hp 8.2-liter V8 convertible 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 TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel
Displacement8.2 L
Horsepower190 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque360 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke109.2 x 109.3
Compression Ratio8.50:1
Injection Type4-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle
1st Gear2.48
2nd Gear1.48
3rd Gear1
Reverse2.07
Final Drive2.73
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity27.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, torsion bar
Rear SuspensionFour-link coil springs, automatic level control
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, single-piston sliding caliper
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 6JK
Wheels Rear15 x 6JK
Tires FrontLR78-15B
Tires RearLR78-15B
Dimensions & Weight
Length224.1 in
Width79.8 in
Height54.2 in
Wheelbase126.3 in
Front Track63.7 in
Rear Track63.6 in

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 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

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 1, 1994 · Power Train Crash 1 death
“TRANSMISSION ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK GEAR OR SLIPPED FROM PARK GEAR TO REVERSE /ROLLED BACKWARDS, CAUSING DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *AW”

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.

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