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1985 Eldorado

1985 Eldorado

Few changes were evident on the luxury front-drive personal coupe and convertible. The Biarritz convertible, introduced for 1984, could now get an optional electric defogger for its glass back window. New spoked aluminum alloy road wheels joined the option list. Standard engine remained the 4.1 liter V-8, with throttle-body fuel injection, hooked to four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. A big diesel V-8 also was available (at extra cost) in the coupe.

1985 Eldorado

1985 Eldorado

Eldo's Biarritz coupe had a cabriolet vinyl roof with brushed steel cap, accent moldings, and opera lamps. Convertibles were similarly decked out. Touring Coupes had a stiffer suspension as well as blackout and body-color trim. Eldo coupes began at $21,355, but the convertible cost over $11,000 more. This would be the ragtop's final season, as Eldorado switched to a new body for 1986.

STYLE

ModelSeries NumberBody/Style NumberBody Type SeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Eldorado (V-8)6EL572-door Coupe 6$21,3553623 lb74,101
Eldorado (V-8)6EL672-door Convertible6$32,1053804 lb2300

Engine note: Diesel V-8s available at no extra charge.

ENGINES

FeatureBasic Gasoline EngineOptional Diesel Engine
Type90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement249 cu. in. (4.1 liters350 cu. in. (5.7 liters
Bore & stroke3.47 x 3.31 in.4.06 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio8.5:122.7:1
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 supplyFuel injectionFuel injection
ManufacturerCadillacOldsmobile

CHASSIS

Wheelbase114.0 in.
Overall length204.5 in.
Height54.3 in.
Width70.6 in.
Front Tread59.3 in.
Rear Tread60.6 in.
Standard TiresP205/75R14 SBR WSW

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionFour-speed overdrive auto. (THM325-4L
Gear ratio(1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio3.15:1 except with diesel, 2.93:1
Steeringrecirculating ball
Front suspensiontorsion bars, upper/lower control arms. stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionindependent with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar and electronic level control
Brakesfour-wheel discs
Disc dia.10.4 in.
Fuel tank20.3 gal. except diesel 22.8 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

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

OPTIONAL PACKAGE

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

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof$1225
Electronic cruise control$185
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors$165-$215
Automatic door locks$162
Remote-locking fuel filler door$59
Garage door opener (except conv.)$140
Illuminated entry system$76
Memory driver's seat (except conv.)$205-$225
Six-way power passenger seat$225
Power driver's seatback recliner$155
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat$315-$380
Leather-trimmed steering wheel$99
Tilt/telescope steering wheel$184
Theft deterrent system$190
Twilight Sentinel$79
Dimming Sentinel$93-$128
Opera lamps$88
Trumpet horn$38
Electric remote-control outside mirrors$101
Twin lighted vanity mirrors$140
Automatic day/night mirror$80
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player$299
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system$895
Triband antenna$50
Two-tone paint$345
Partial Firemist,$465
Firemist or Pearlmist paint$235
Bodyside molding - Eldo Touring coupe$64
Door edge guards$19-$29
License frames, each$14
Front license bracket(NC)
Leather seating area$515-$680
Carpeted front rubber floor mats$43-$45
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats$25
Trunk mat$26
Aluminum wheels$429
Spoked aluminum alloy wheels$835
P225/70R15 white-letter tires$100
Puncture-sealing tires$135-$180