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Eldorado
1979 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
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Cadillac
Model
Eldorado
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
9th Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Coupé 5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Torque
365 Nm (269 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,737 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,195 mm
(204.5 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,387 mm
(54.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,895 mm
(114.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.05 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
85.98 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
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
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
Doors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Safety & Security
Airbags
Other Airbags
Pedestrian Airbag
No
Middle Airbag
No
Door-mounted Airbags
No
Seat Belt Airbag
No
Seat Cushion
No
Track Sensors
No
Other Airbags › Track Sensors
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
Cadillac
389 vehicles
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
E Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
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
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Back Pocket
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Dashboard
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Yes
Automatic Close
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Front
No
Passenger
No
Rear Seats
No
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
Seat Belt
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Eldorado
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Whip
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Dual Passenger Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Coupe
Variant
Eldorado Standard
1975–2002
Eldorado Coupe Generations
2 of 5
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9th Generation
1979–1985
Year
1979
Powertrain
Coupé 5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
