Specs
Research 1997 Cadillac Eldorado specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2dr Coupe
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.9 x 0.4 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.9 x 1.3 |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
Yes |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
12.5 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
770 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
LD8 |
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
4.6L/279 |
| Fuel System |
SPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
300 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Liftover Height (in) |
29.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
200.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
108.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
53.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
75.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
60.9 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
60.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
20 |
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
55.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
57.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
38.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
57.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
58.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.6 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.8 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
100.2 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
17 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Power Speed Sensitive |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.65 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
42.0 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Cadillac Eldorado |
| Body Style |
2 Door Coupe |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short/Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.76 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.63 |
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Spring |
Tires
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QPY |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QPY |
| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
P225/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R16 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.68 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.96 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.11 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.13 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Mid-Size |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3843 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Chrm/Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 4.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Chrm/Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.0 |
