1991 Eldorado
In addition to the previously offered Eldorado coupe and special edition Eldorado Biarritz coupe (option code YP3), a special edition Eldorado Touring Coupe (option code YP5) joined the series for 1991.
1991 Eldorado
Regarding the 1991 Touring Coupe (option code YP5), there are few changes on the outside, although if you see one in Polo Green, you'll know it's a '91. The big news is all under the sheetmetal. First of all, the aluminum V-8 has been enlarged to 4.9 liters and 200 bhp at 4400 rpm, while the torque jumps to 275 lbs/ft at 3000 rpm. Meanwhile, the more powerful engine is marginally more fuel efficient: 16 mpg (14.7 l/100 km) city and 26 mpg (9.0 l/100 km) highway according to EPA. It's mated to a new four-speed automatic transaxle with overdrive, viscous clutch, and electronic shift control. Not only that, a new standard Computer Command Ride System boasts three automatically selected damping modes -- comfort, normal, and firm -- for better ride and handling under all driving conditions. And finally, an uplevel Bosch II antilock braking system has been made standard. All of the improvements are aimed directly at the driver, enhancing what was already a very good package. Acceleration from 0-60 mph has been cut to 8.2 seconds, Cadillac claims, though top speed remains a computer-controlled 125 mph.
Cadillac was adamant that the Touring Coupe is strictly a limited-edition model. That should help its prospects for collectibility in the future, while the excellent engineering will make it more than pleasant to live with until then. There's little to choose from between the '90 and '91 TC style-wise, but at least the Eldorado's smaller size looks friendlier to most eyes in 1991 than it did in 1986. The '91, however, is clearly the better choice because of the engineering enhancements. Even so, the '90 is no slouch, and is worth considering. Grab one now and enjoy it for the next 15 or so years at used-car prices. Either way, you'll likely be happy that you selected an Eldorado Touring Coupe. Motor Trend called the 1982-85 generation TC a "truly impressive handler for a car of its mass." For the 1990-91 models, there's less mass, even more impressive handling, and a lot more go when you step on the gas. How could you go wrong?
The 1991 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through the windshield. |
The code was as follows: |
The first digit "1," represented the manufacturing country (United States) |
The second, "G" represented General Motors. |
The third, "6," represented Cadillac |
The fourth and fifth represented the car line/series, E/L=Eldorodo. |
Digit six represents the body style: 1=two-door coupe/sedan |
Digit seven identities the restraint code: 1=active (manual) belts, 3=active (manual) belts w/driver's side airbag, and 4=passive (automatic) belts. |
The eighth digit identifies the engine: "B"=L26 4.9L V-8 |
A check digit follows. |
The 10th digit represents the model year, "M" for 1991. |
The eleventh digit represents the assembly plant. |
The remaining six digits identify the production sequence number. |
Series | EL1 |
Body/Style | L57 |
Body Type | 2-dr. Coupe |
Factory Price | $31,245 |
Shipping Weight | 3470 lb |
Production Total | 16,212 (includes Eldorados equipped with Touring Coupe and Biarritz options) |
Type | 90-degree overhead valve V-8 |
Block | Aluminum block |
Cylinders | cast iron cylinder liners |
Head | cast iron cylinder heads |
Displacement | 300 cu. in. (4.9 liters) |
Bore & Stroke | 3.62 x 3.62 in. |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Bhp | 200@4100 rpm |
Torque | 275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm |
Lifters | Roller hydraulic valve lifters |
Injection | Sequential port fuel injection |
Feature | Standard | Touring |
Wheelbase | 108.0 in.(2743 mm) | 108.0 in.(2743 mm) |
Overall Length | 191.4 in. (4862 mm) | 191.4 in. (4862 mm) |
Height | 53.2 in. (1351 mm) | 53.2 in. (1351 mm) |
Width | 72.4 in. (1839 mm) | 72.4 in. (1839 mm) |
Front Tread | 59.9 in. (1521 mm) | 59.9 in. (1521 mm) |
Rear Tread | 59.9 in. (1521 mm) | 59.9 in. (1521 mm) |
Standard Tires | P205~70R15 | Goodyear Eagle 0T4 P215/65Ri5 |
Transmission | 4T60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive (includes viscous converter clutch) |
Steering | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Front Suspension | independent Macpherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers-integral-in strut and Computer Command Ride) and stabilizer bar |
Rear Suspension | Fully independent transverse monoleaf w/automatic level control and Computer Command Ride. no rear stabilizer |
Brakes | Power assisted front disc/rear drum w/Teves anti-lock braking system (Eldorado used Bosch II ABS) |
Body Construction | integral body-frame |
Fuel Tank | 18.8 gal. |