1977 CADILLAC ELDORADO

ELDORADO - SERIES 6E

Unlike the other full-size Caddies, Eldorado continued in its previous form (and elephantine size). A brushed chrome molding reached across the new coordinated horizontal-style grille and headlamps. This year's grille pattern featured more thin vertical bars than before and stood on a line with the headlamp tops. Individual "Eldorado" block letters sat on the hood front, above the grille. Rear fenders held new rectangular side marker lamps, while new vertical taillamps formed into the bumper tips. Power four-wheel disc brakes had cooling fins. In the modified automatic climate control, the compressor ran only when needed. The $1760 Biarritz option (introduced during the 1976 model year) included a special fully-padded Elk Grain cabriolet roof, formal quarter and rear windows with French seams, and opera lamps. A matching vinyl insert accented the aluminum crossover roof molding. Stripes highlighted front fenders, doors and rear quarter panels. A script nameplate stood to the rear of quarter windows. Black-accented moldings ran from the hood front all the way back and around the roof. Sierra Grain leather covered contoured pillow seats.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
6E	L47	2-door Coupe	6	$11,187	4955	47,344

ENGINE

Feature	Base Engine	Optional Engine
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement	425 cu in. (7.0 liters)
Bore & stroke	4.082 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio	8.2:1
Brake horsepower	180 @ 4000 rpm	195 @ 3800 rpm
Torque	320 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm	320 lbs.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Main bearings	Five
valve lifters	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	4 Bbl. Carburetor	Electronic fuel-injection
VIN Code	S	T

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 126.3"
Overall length: 224.0"
Height: 54.2"
Width: 79.8"
Front Tread: 63.7"
Rear Tread: 63.6"

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
Gear ratios: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Spiral Bevel rear axle
Steering: variable-ratio, power assisted
Front suspension: upper/lower control arms, torsion bars
Rear suspension: four-link drive, coil springs
Automatic level control
Body construction: separate body and perimeter frame.
Brakes: four-wheel disc
HEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank: 27.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Fuel-injected V-8 engine: ($702)
Heavy-duty cooling system ($43)
80-amp alternator ($47)
California emission equipment ($70)
Limited slip differential N/A on Eldorado
High altitude pkg. ($22)
Trailering pkg.: ($90)

OPTION PACKAGES

Eldorado Cabriolet ($457)
Eldorado Cabriolet w/Astroroof ($1474)
Eldorado Cabriolet w/sunroof ($1278)
Eldorado Custom Biarritz ($1760)
Eldorado Custom Biarritz w/Astroroof ($2777)
Eldorado Custom Biarritz w/sunroof ($2581)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof for full vinyl roof ($938)
Astroroof (painted): ($1043).
Sunroof for full vinyl roof ($742)
Sunroof (painted roof): ($846).
Cruise control ($111).
Controlled-cycle wipers ($30).
Rear defogger, grid-type ($83).
Six-way dual comfort power seat adjuster, passenger ($107-$138)
Power passenger 50/50 seat with six-way adjuster ($197-$248)
Driver's 50/50 seat recliner ($110)
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($109).
Automatic door locks ($101).
Illuminated entry system ($56).
Fuel monitor ($28).
Theft deterrent system ($123).
Trunk lid release and power pull-down ($61-$73).
Twilight Sentinel ($51).
Guidematic headlamp control ($58).
Trumpet horn ($20)
Remote-control right mirror ($32).
Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($26).
Lighted vanity mirror ($47).
AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player ($100).
AM/FM stereo radio w/CB ($230).
Signal-seeking/scan AM/FM stereo radio ($156).
Firemist paint ($153).
Vinyl roof ($186).
Door edge guards ($8-$12).
License frame: each ($7).
Dual Comfort 50/50 front seats ($187).
Leather seats ($235-$252).
Two-tone 50/50 dual comfort front seats ($471).
Floor mats, one-piece: front ($31); rear ($19).
Trunk mat ($10).

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