1981 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 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Base is a 140-hp 6.0-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 1400 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 V8-6-4 (L62), Eaton modulated-displacement cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Digital Fuel Injection with Modulated Displacement (V8-6-4) |
| 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 1981 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 1981 Cadillac ELDORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 16, 1981 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V073000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac ELDORADO
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Cadillac ELDORADO (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 1981 CADILLAC ELDORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.