1998 Eldorado
No change occurred in either the Eldorado series lineup from the year previous or in the powertrain combinations used.
Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
EL1 | L57 |
![]() 2-door Coupe |
5 | 38495 | 3843 | 18415 |
ET1 | T57 |
![]() 2-door Touring Coupe |
5 | 42695 | 3876 |
Feature | Eldorado | ETC |
Type | 90-degree dual overhead cam Northstar V-8 | |
Block | Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners | |
Heads | aluminum | |
Displacement | 279 cu. in. (4.6 liters) | |
Bore & Stroke | 3.66 x 3.31 in. | |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 | |
Brake horsepower | 275 @ 5600 rpm | 300 @ 6000 rpm |
Torque | 300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm |
Tappets | Direct acting hydraulic tappets. | |
Fuel supply | Tuned port fuel injection. |
Feature | Dimension |
Wheelbase | 108.0 in. |
Overall Length | 200.6 in. |
Height | 53.6 in. |
Width | 75.5 in. |
Front Tread | 60.9 in. |
Rear Tread | 60.9 in. |
Eldorado Tires | Michelin P225/60SR16 |
ETC Tires | Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16. |
Feature | Eldorado | ETC |
Transmission | 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch) | |
Steering | Power-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer. | |
Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and MacPherson strut dampers | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs. stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension. |
Rear Suspension | Fully independent short/long arm. rear shock w/airlift and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control | Fully independent, coil springs. short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension |
Brakes | Power assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system | |
Body Construction | Integral body-frame. | |
Fuel Tank | 20.0 gals. |