1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Cadillac's Eldorado coupe competes in the mid-range of the luxury coupe
market, with primary buyers executive or retired men in their mid-50s. The
Eldorado's styling and technology has made it a serious choice among
traditional import luxury buyers.
NEW FOR 1996:
* The Northstar System, now standard on all Cadillac front-wheel-drive
models, brings advanced technology to the Eldorado with new continuously-
variable Road Sensing Suspension and Magnasteer
* Fingertip steering wheel controls, air recirculation and driver's anti-
lockout in any gear position are standard
* Personalization includes four personal selections of automatic door
locking/unlocking.
* Memory seat with personalization includes recognition of eight seat
adjustments for two drivers by way of the remote keyless entry fob
* Standard remote keyless entry system includes custom personalization
* New family of Cadillac-exclusive radios include a standard AM/AMAX
stereo/FM stereo with cassette player
* A 100-plus number memory, hands-free, voice recognition, vehicle
integrated fixed or portable cellular phone (dealer-installed option)
* Long-life engine coolant standard
* Two new exterior colours; one new interior colour
MODELS: Eldorado (2-door coupe)
Eldorado Touring Coupe (2-door coupe)
VEHICLE CLASS: Luxury
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: "Hamtramck" (Detroit, Michigan)
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
The Cadillac Eldorado is designed to appeal to buyers who, on average, are
in their mid-50s, male and married. Most are either executives or retired
executives. Primary reasons for purchase are overall vehicle quality,
prestige, styling and fun-to-drive aspects.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
Information not available
EXTERIOR FEATURES
ELDORADO
TOURING
COUPE COUPE
Antenna Power
S
S
Glass Solar ray, tinted S
S
Mirrors Electric, dual remote control, body
colour, driver-side heated S
NA
Electric, dual remote control, driver-
side heated and electrochromic O
S
Paint Pearl Red or White Diamond O O
Roof Panel Electric, sliding, Express Open, tinted
glass roof panel
O O
Wheels 16" x 7" aluminum (specific to each
model)
S
S
16" x 7" chrome-plated aluminum (specific
to each model)
O O
Windshield Heated
O
O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not Available.
INTERIOR FEATURES
ELDORADO
TOURING
COUPE COUPE
Air Conditioning Electronic climate control S S
Dual zone
O S
Cargo Net Cargo convenience net S S
Compass Auto-calibrating (mounted inside
rearview mirror)
O O
Console Front floor w/shifter and HVAC and
radio controls
O S
Front mini w/column shift S
NA
Cruise Control Cruise control S
S
Defogger Rear window, electric S
S
Garage Opener Universal, 3-channel, programmable O O
Instrumentation Cluster, digital speedometer w/driver
information centre
S NA
Cluster w/analog display w/driver
information centre
O S
Lighting Glove compartment, instrument panel
courtesy, courtesy/reading, luggage,
engine compartment, ashtray, front
and rear armrest
S S
Mats, Floor Front and rear w/carpeted insert S S
Mirrors Visor, driver and passenger illuminated S S
Inside rearview, electrochromic S S
Power Door locks w/personalization S S
Fuel filler door release - remote
(included in Remote Keyless Entry) S NA
Fuel filler door release - console and
remote (inc. in Remote Keyless Entry) O S
Trunk release and power pull down S S
Windows express down on driver's side S S
Radio AM stereo /FM stereo, seek/scan,
digital display clock, auto-reverse
music search cassette, 6 extended-
range speakers
S S
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek/scan, High
Performance sound, CD and auto-
reverse music search cassette players,
clock and 4-speaker Bose system O O
CD player and trunk-mounted 12-disc
changer
O O
Seats Driver and passenger heated bucket
seats and seat back w/leather trim,
articulating headrest, driver and
passenger 6-way memory power adjuster
and power seat back recliners and rear
seat storage armrest w/dual cupholders S NA
Driver and passenger heated bucket
seats and seat back w/leather trim,
articulating headrest, driver and
passenger 8-way memory power adjuster
and power seat back recliners, driver
and passenger 4-way power lumbar & rear
seat storage armrest w/dual cupholders O S
Seat Memory 8-way, power seat memory system O S
Sport Interior Includes analog cluster, dual zone air
conditioning and full front console
w/floor shifter
O S
Steering Wheel 4-spoke design, leather wrapped w/tilt
feature
S S
Steering wheel controls (HVAC & radio) S S
Telephone Wiring
Provisions For dealer installed cellular phone S S
Wipers Variable intermittent S
S
Wiper activated headlamps, includes
all exterior lighting, has 23-second
delay
S
S
Rain Sense wiper system NA
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not Available.
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL ELDORADO TOURING
COUPE COUPE
Brake System 4-wheel anti-lock, front & rear disc S S
Engine 4.6-litre SFI V8 Northstar w/275 hp S NA
4.6-litre SFI V8 Northstar w/300 hp NA S
Exhaust Stainless steel dual elliptical S S
Heater Engine block
S S
Steering Speed sensitive, variable-effort S NA
Speed sensitive, variable-effort,
Magnasteer
NA S
Suspension Road sensing, real time S NA
Road sensing, real time,
continuously-variable NA
S
Tires P225/60R16 all season radial
Michelin 'S' rated
S NA
P225/60R16 all season (whitewall) O NA
P225/60R16 all season
Goodyear Eagle 'H' rated NA
S
P225/60ZR16 all season
Goodyear Eagle GA 'Z' rated NA
O
Transmission Electronic 4-speed automatic w/overdrive
and viscous converter clutch S
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not Available.
SAFETY/SECURITY
ELDORADO
TOURING
COUPE COUPE
Air Bags Driver and front passenger S S
Anti-Lockout When key left in ignition doors will
not lock
S S
Anti-Theft Pass Key II S
S
Illuminated Entry
System Illuminated entry system S S
Lighting Cornering lamps, daytime running lamps,
twilight sentinel and halogen headlamps,
and fog lamps
S S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system
w/personalization
S S
Theft Deterrent Audible system O
S
Traction Control Full range w/on/off capability S S
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not Available.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Integral body-frame
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel body panels (except roof)
SUSPENSION Road sensing, real time:
Front Independent, MacPherson, strut, coil spring,
stabilizer bar
Rear Independent, Short/Long arm, coil spring,
stabilizer bar, automatic level control
BRAKES Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc, w/ Bosch ABS-5 anti-lock
STEERING Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, speed-sensitive
WHEELS 16" x 7" cast-aluminum (specific to each model)
TIRES P225/60R16 all-season Michelin 'S' (Eldorado)
P225/60R16 all-season Goodyear Eagle 'H' (Touring Coupe)
ELDORADO TOURING COUPE
ENGINES 4.6L Northstar V8 4.6L Northstar V8
Type DOHC V8 DOHC V8
Bore x Stroke 93.0 x 84.0 mm 93.0 x 84.0 mm
(3.66 x 3.31") (3.66 x 3.31")
Displacement 4572 cc 4572 cc
(279 cu.in.) (279 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.3:1
Fuel, Recommended Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential F.I. Sequential F.I.
Horsepower 275 hp @ 5600 rpm 300 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm 295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
LAYOUT Front engine / front-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION 4-speed electronic
automatic w/overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 2.96
2nd 1.63
3rd 1.00
4th 0.68
Reverse 2.13
Final Drive Ratio 3.11 (Eldorado)
3.71 (Touring Coupe)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2743 mm (108.0")
Length 5136 mm (202.2")
Width 1918 mm ( 75.5")
Height 1369 mm ( 53.6")
Track Front 1546 mm ( 60.9")
Rear 1546 mm ( 60.9")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Leg Room
front/rear 1081/ 916 mm (42.6/36.1")
Head Room
front/rear 960/ 972 mm (37.8/38.3")
Shoulder Room
front/rear 1478/1463 mm (58.2/57.6")
Hip Room
front/rear 1464/1416 mm (57.6/55.7")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weight 1708 kg (3765 lbs.)- Eldorado
1724 kg (3801 lbs.)- Touring Coupe
Fuel Capacity 76 L (16.7 gal.)
Passenger Seating 2/3
Trunk Volume 433 L (15.3 cu.ft.)
Liftover Height 714 mm (28.1")
Interior Volume 3271 L (115.5 cu.ft.)