1980 Cadillac Eldorado Base
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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
- Photo: Cadillac Eldorado Front by Robotriot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Eldorado and Brougham (2462112306) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz in Dark Red Iridescent & Heather Iridescent Two-Tone, Rear Left, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible white-red Florida 3 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Base is a 145-hp 6.0-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 145 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The Eldorado measures 204.0 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8, Digital Fuel Injection (throttle-body) |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 145 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Digital Fuel Injection (DEFI, throttle-body) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204 in |
| Width | 71.4 in |
| Height | 54.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Cadillac ELDORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 15, 1980 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE THE SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE GEAR POSITION INDICATED ON THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFER FROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT".
Remedy: DEALER WILL SECURELY TIGHTEN SCREWS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 80V003000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 CADILLAC ELDORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.