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1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO

  • No change occurred in either the Eldorado series lineup from the year previous or in the powertrain combinations used.
  • The new standard features of the Eldo series coupes included four new exterior color choices:
    • Baltic Blue
    • Gold Firemist
    • Moonstone
    • Crimson Pearl
  • There were two new interior color selections:
    • Camel (available only in leather)
    • Pewter (available in cloth or leather in Eldorado and leather only in the Eldorado Touring Coupe)
  • Both the base coupe and ETC received
    • an airbag warning label affixed to the passenger visor
    • new design electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror
    • new radio with Bose speaker system that additionally received a mute button
    • TheftLock theft-deterrent system
  • An optional radio selection included radio data system (RDS) and weather band
  • The series coupes' personalization feature was also upgraded with two new door locking modes as well as the remote keyless entry fob gaining an additional doors-locked verification feature.
  • The OnStar communications system was again a dealer-installed option.
  • StabiliTrak stability control system, while already standard equipment on the ETC. was now optional on the base coupe.
  • Unique new standard features found on the ETC were heated front seats and the next-generation of Magnasteer.
Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
EL1L572-door Coupe
1998 Cadillac
538495384318415
ET1T572-door Tour. Coupe
1998 Cadillac
5426953876

ENGINE
FeatureEldoradoETC
Type90-degree dual overhead cam Northstar V-8
BlockAluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners
Headsaluminum
Displacement279 cu. in. (4.6 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.66 x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio10.3:1
Brake horsepower275 @ 5600 rpm300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
TappetsDirect acting hydraulic tappets.
Fuel supplyTuned port fuel injection.

CHASSIS
FeatureDimension
Wheelbase108.0 in.
Overall Length200.6 in.
Height53.6 in.
Width75.5 in.
Front Tread60.9 in.
Rear Tread60.9 in.
Eldorado TiresMichelin P225/6OSR16
ETC TiresGoodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16.
TECHNICAL
FeatureEldoradoETC
Transmission4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer.
FrontSuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and MacPherson strut dampersIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension.
Rear SuspensionFully independent short/long arm. rear shock w/airlift and stabilizer bar w/automatic level controlFully independent, coil springs. short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
BrakesPower assisted front and reardiscw/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body ConstructionIntegral body-frame.
Fuel Tank20.0 gals.

OPTIONS
Stabilitrak Chassis Control Syst.$495.
R8H Autumn Classic Ed.$2418.
WA7 Comfort/Convenience Pkg.$867
WA8 Safety/Security Pkg. for Eldo$502
WA8 Safety/Security Pkg. for ETC$207.
Accent Striping$75
Astroroof$1,550.
White Diamond Paint$500.
Crimson Pearl Paint$500.
Leather Seats$785.
Bose Sound Syst. w/Cassette & CD$1,119
Bose Sound Syst.w/Cassette & CD & Digital Signal Processing$1,219:
Bose Sound Syst.w/Cassette & CD & Digital Signal Processing on ETC$100
Trunk Mounted 12-Disc CD Chanqer$595.
P225/60SP16 WSW Tires$76.
P225!60ZR16 BSW Tires$250.
Trunk Storage Syst.$265.
Chrome wheels$795,

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