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1984 Eldorado

1984 Eldorado

For the first time since the famed '76 Eldorado ragtop, Cadillac offered a convertible: the new and posh Biarritz. Its rear side windows raised and lowered automatically with the power top, and it contained a glass back window. Convertible bodies came in three colors: Cotillion White, Hatteras Blue, and Autumn Maple Firemist. Each had a white diamond-grain vinyl top, glass rear window, and color-coordinated headliner. Reinforced frame rails and crossmember braces and a bolstered body structure added the necessary strength and rigidity.

Convertibles had the following:

  • specific wide bright door and fender accent moldings;
  • decklid accent striping;
  • Biarritz script nameplate;
  • wire wheel covers
  • special Biarritz multi-button tufted seat design
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel rim
  • plus Cadillac's theft deterrent system
1984 Eldorado

1984 Eldorado

The revived Biarritz convertible carried a hefty opening price tag: $31,286. That was nearly triple the cost of a '76 Eldorado ragtop when it was new.

Eldorado coupes started at a more modest $20,342. Eldorado's grille this year was vertically accented with a bright Cadillac script nameplate in the lower left corner. Rectangular headlamps sat above clear park/signal lamps. Appearance changes included the following: new car-colored bodyside moldings, new low-gloss black door trim bezels, instrument panel bezels, and air conditioning outlets. Base Eldorados had a new leather seat trim design. Other additions:

  • an improved theft-prevention system,
  • new dashboard bezels,
  • suspension refinements,
  • improved stereo performance,
  • a new glow-plug system in the optional diesel V-8 engine

The coupes had a cabriolet vinyl top with glass rear window, brushed stainless steel roof cover, and opera lamps. Extended-range rear speakers became standard, except on the Delco/Bose sound system.

1984 Eldorado

1984 Eldorado

The standard 4.1-liter V-8 engine added a new exhaust system, while the Oldsmobile diesel was not offered in convertibles (or in California). The Touring Coupe was again available, with a distinctive "Eldorado Touring Coupe" cloisonne hood surface and sail panel ornaments. Also included:

  • black-finished windshield window reveal moldings quarter window channel moldings and wipers
  • body-colored headlamp and taillamp bezels and wheel opening moldings
  • large ribbed rocker panel moldings
  • aluminum alloy wheels

Touring Coupes came only in Sable Black or Sonora Saddle Firemist.

STYLE

ModelSeries NumberBody/Style NumberBody Type SeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Eldorado (V-8)6EL572-dr Coupe6 P$20,3423748 lb74,506
Eldorado (V-8)6EL672-dr Convertible6 P$31,286N/A3300

ENGINES

FeatureBasic Gas EngineOptional Diesel Engine
Type90-degree, overhead-valve V-8. Iron/aluminum alloy block; cast iron head.90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement249 cu. in. (4.1 liters)350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke3.47 x 3.31 in.4.057 x 3.385 in.
Compression ratio8.5:122.5:1
Brake horsepower135 at 4400 R.P.M.105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearingsFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulic
Fuel supplyDigital fuel injectionFuel Injection
ManufacturerCadillac HT-4100Oldsmobile
VIN Code8N

CHASSIS

1984 Eldorado

1984 Eldorado

Wheelbase114.0 in.
Overall length205.4 in.
Height54.3 in.
Width70.6 in.
Front Tread59.3 in.
Rear Tread60.6 in.
Standard TiresP205/75R15 SBR wide WSW

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionFour-speed overdrive automatic (THM325-4L
Ratios(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.667:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Standard final drive ratio3.15:1 except diesel, 2.93:1
Steeringrecirculating ball; power assist
Front suspensiontorsion bar and link stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionindependent trailing arm, coil springs, electronic level control
Brakesfour-wheel disc
Fuel tank20.3 gal. exc. 22.8 w/diesel

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V 8 engineNC
California emission equipment$99
Engine block heater$18-$45
Heavy-duty battery$40
100-amp Alternator$50
FE2 touring suspension$115

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

Cabriolet roof - Eldorado coupe$420
Full cabriolet roof - Eldorado$995
Eldorado Biarritz$3395
Eldorado Touring Coupe$1975

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof$1225
Electronic cruise control$185
Rear defogger w/heated outside mirrors$165-$215
Automatic door locks$162
Remote-locking fuel filler door$59
Garage door opener (except convertible)$140
Illuminated entry system$76
Digital instrument cluster$238
Memory driver's seat$205
Six-way passenger seat$215-$225
Power driver's seat recliner$115
Power passenger seat recliner w/six-way power seat$315-$380
Leather-trimmed steering wheel$99
Tilt/telescope steering wheel$184
Theft deterrent system$190
Twilight Sentinel$79
Guidematic headlamp control$93
Opera lamps$88
Trumpet horn$38
Electric remote-control outside mirrors$101
Twin lighted vanity mirrors$140
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with clock and cassette player$229
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system,$895
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with CB radio$278
Triband antenna$50
Two-tone paint$345
Two-tone paint (Firemist)$465
Firemist paint$235
Bodyside molding (Eldorado Touring coupe)$64
Door edge guards$19-$29
License frames, each$14
Leather seating area$515-$680
Carpeted front rubber floor mats$43-$45
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats$25
Trunk mat$21
Aluminum wheels$429
Locking wire wheel covers$315-$394
White-letter tires (Eldorado touring coupe)$100
Puncture-sealing tires$135-$180