These are standard specifications for the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Turbo Hydramatic; Column Shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
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 | |
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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 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Digital Fuel Injection |
V 8 | |
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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 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Electronic fuel injection |
V 8 | |
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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 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Electronic fuel injection |
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
Fuel Capacity : | 20.6 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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Front : Independent Torsion Bars, Link-Type Stabilizer Bar Rear : Independent Trailing Arm, Coil Springs; Electronic Level Controls; |
Steering | |
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Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | P20575R15 Steel-Belted Radial with Wide White Sidewall |
Recall
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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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. |
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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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Cadillac Eldorado?
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.
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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 RPMCadillac
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