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Eldorado
1978 Cadillac Eldorado
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Cadillac
Model
Eldorado
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
8th Generation Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Coupé 7.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
198 hp
Power (kW)
146 kW
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,966 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,372 mm
(211.5 in)
Width
2,032 mm
(80.0 in)
Height
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Wheelbase
3,208 mm
(126.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,618 mm
(63.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,613 mm
(63.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
E Platform
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Eldorado
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Eldorado Standard
1975–2002
Eldorado Coupe Generations
1 of 5
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8th Generation Facelift
1975–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
Coupé 7.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
198 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline