Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1998
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)
1998 Eldorado
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- 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.
STYLE
| 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 |
ENGINE
| 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. |
CHASSIS
| 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. |
DRIVETRAIN
| 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. |
OPTIONS
1998 Eldorado
| 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 Changer |
$595. |
| P225/60SP16 WSW Tires |
$76. |
| P225/60ZR16 BSW Tires |
$250. |
| Trunk Storage Syst. |
$265. |
| Chrome wheels |
$795 |
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