1980 Cadillac Eldorado Specifications

Specifications

1980 1983 1984 1985

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Hypoind Drive Axle
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1985
Price :	$15,510
Weight :	3810 lbs \| 1728.187 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6030 cc \| 368.0 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Power :	145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Digital Fuel Injection

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	22.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Electronic fuel injection

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Electronic fuel injection

Transmission:
Automatic Turbo Hydramatic; Column Shift

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.74:1
2nd Gear :	1.57:1
3rd Gear :	1:1

Production Figures

Total Cadillac Production for 1980 :	230,028
Total 1980 Eldorado production :	52,683
1980 Cadillac Eldorado
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	52,683

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	20.6 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	204.5 in \| 5194 mm.
Width :	71.5 in \| 1816 mm.
Height :	54.2 in \| 1377 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.
Front Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Torsion Bars, Link-Type Stabilizer Bar Rear : Independent Trailing Arm, Coil Springs; Electronic Level Controls;

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P20575R15 Steel-Belted Radial with Wide White Sidewall

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19790801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V003000
Summary	TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE THE SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE GEAR POSITION INDICATED ON THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFER FROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, 'TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT'.
Remedy	DEALER WILL SECURELY TIGHTEN SCREWS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SET IN PARK WITHOUT THE PARKINGBRAKE ENGAGED, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ACTUALLY BE IN THE PARK MODE ANDVEHICLE MAY ROLL IF LEFT ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. FURTHERMORE, IF THE VEHICLE ISSTARTED WHILE THE SELECTOR IS IN THE NEUTRAL OR PARK MODE, THE TRANSMISSION MAYACTUALLY BE IN GEAR AND VEHICLE COULD MOVE EITHER FORWARD OR BACKWARD. INEITHER CASE, AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEEN CORRECTED, THE SERVICE BRAKES SHOULD ALWAYS BEFIRMLY APPLIED WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. ALSO, IF VEHICLE IS PARKED, THEPARKING BRAKE SHOULD BE FIRMLY APPLIED BEFORE LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1980 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,210
Avg. Household Income :	$19,170
Avg. Home :	$68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Total Car Production :	8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has a length of 204.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has a width of 71.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado cost when new?A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado had a base price of approximately $15,510 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado have? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado had P20575R15 Steel-Belted Radial with Wide White Sidewall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1980? A: Cadillac produced 230,028 automobiles in 1980.

Q: How many 1980 Eldorados were produced? A: Cadillac produced 52,683 examples of the Eldorado in 1980.

Q: What engines did the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado have? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado had the following engine options: V 8 (6030 cc | 368.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado have? A: The 1980 Cadillac Eldorado had a Automatic Turbo Hydramatic; Column Shift gearbox.