Cadillac Eldorado
Tenth generation · 1979–1985 · 7 model years · 5 trims
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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 4.1L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $21,855 |
| Biarritiz Convertible · Convertible | 4.1L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $32,605 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 4.1L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $20,830 |
| Biarritiz Convertible · Convertible | 4.1L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $31,774 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.1 L OHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads | 135 | — | 4-speed automatic with overdrive | FWD | — | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 4.1 L OHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads | 135 | — | 4-speed automatic with overdrive | FWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.1 L OHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads | 125 | 190 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic with overdrive | FWD | — | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 4.1 L OHV V8 (HT4100), aluminum block / cast-iron heads | 125 | 190 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic with overdrive | FWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 6.0 L OHV V8-6-4 (L62), Eaton modulated-displacement cylinder deactivation | 140 | 265 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 6.0 L OHV V8-6-4 (L62), Eaton modulated-displacement cylinder deactivation | 140 | 265 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 6.0 L OHV V8, Digital Fuel Injection (throttle-body) | 145 | 270 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 6.0 L OHV V8, Digital Fuel Injection (throttle-body) | 145 | 270 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Base · Coupe | 5.7 L 350 cid OHV V8, Cadillac electronic fuel injection | 180 | — | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 325 automatic transaxle | FWD | 14/22 (17) | — |
| Biarritz · Coupe | 5.7 L 350 cid OHV V8, Cadillac electronic fuel injection | 180 | — | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 325 automatic transaxle | FWD | 14/22 (17) | — |
| Diesel · Coupe | 5.7 L 350 cid OHV diesel V8, indirect injection | 120 | 220 lb-ft | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 325 automatic transaxle | FWD | 21 | — |
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.