Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorado (9th generation) · 1971–1978 · 5 model years · 4 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 7.0 L 425 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 180 | 320 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | 10/15 (11) |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 7.0 L 425 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 180 | 320 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | 10/15 (11) |
| 1977 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 7.0 L 425 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 180 | 320 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Base EFI · Coupe | 7.0 L 425 cid OHV V8, electronic port fuel injection | 195 | 320 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 7.0 L 425 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 180 | 320 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| 1976 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 190 | 360 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Base EFI · Coupe | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Bendix electronic port fuel injection | 215 | — | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 190 | 360 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Convertible · Convertible | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 190 | 360 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| 1975 | ||||||
| Base | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 210 | 380 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Convertible · Convertible | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 210 | 380 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| 1974 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 210 | 380 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
| Convertible · Convertible | 8.2 L 500 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 210 | 380 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 automatic transaxle | FWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.