1979 Cadillac Eldorado Diesel
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- Photo: 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe in Hatteras Blue Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Diesel is a 120-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed turbo hydra-matic 325 automatic transaxle and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 1900 rpm. It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The Eldorado measures 204.0 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 350 cid OHV diesel V8, indirect injection |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Indirect injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 325 automatic transaxle |
| Final Drive | 2.19 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
| Tank Capacity | 19.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent torsion bar, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing arm, coil springs, electronic level control |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston sliding |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6 JK |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6 JK |
| Tires Front | P205/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204 in |
| Width | 71.4 in |
| Height | 54.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
| Front Track | 59.3 in |
| Rear Track | 60.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Diesel 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac ELDORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 13, 1979 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
Remedy: THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 79V069000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac ELDORADO
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac ELDORADO. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 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 1979 CADILLAC ELDORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.