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) |
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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 |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.11 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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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 |