Cadillac Eldorado History 2000

Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 2000

With the demise of the Lincoln Mark VIII and the Buick Riviera, by 2000 Cadillac Eldorado was the only luxury coupe being produced in North America.

The base Eldorado was rebadged ESC (for Eldorado Sport Coupe) and together with its stablemates, the more powerful and better handling, Eldorado Touring Coupe (ETC) gave buyers a choice between rides that were either cushier or more sporting.

Styling for the two coupes was carried over from 1999, although ETC was now largely devoid of chrome trim and sported new, seven-spoke wheels and a new deck lid logo.

The big news for both was the extensive redesign of the Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 engines, which allowed them to run smoothly, quietly, and efficiently on regular gasoline.

The base Eldorado continued to use the 275-hp Northstar while the ETC’s churned out 300 hp.

The 4180-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch was again used with both Northstar versions.

ENGINE

Feature	ESC	ETC
Engine type	90° dual overhead cam Northstar V-8
Construction	Aluminum block, cast iron cylinder liners, aluminum cylinder heads
Valves	32
Displacement	4.6 liters
Bore & stroke	93mm x 84mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Power	205 kW @ 5600 rpm	224 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque	407 Nm @ 4000 rpm	400 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Valve lifters	Direct acting hydraulic tappets
Fuel supply	Tuned port fuel injection

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission : 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive
Steering : Power-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer.
Front Suspension : (ESC) Independent MacPherson strut-type with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Front Suspension : (ETC) Independent MacPherson strut-type with coil springs, stabilizer bar, and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension.
Rear Suspension : (ESC) Fully independent, short/long arm, rear shock with airlift and stabilizer bar with automatic level control
Rear Suspension : (ETC) Fully independent, coil springs, short/long arm and stabilizer bar with automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
Brakes : Power assisted front and rear disc with Delco-Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body Construction : Integral body-frame
Fuel tank : 72 liters

CHASSIS

Feature	ESC	ETC
Wheelbase	274mm	274mm
Overall length	510mm	510mm
Height	136mm	136mm
Width	192mm	192mm
Front Tread	155mm	155mm
Rear Tread	155mm	155mm
Standard Tires	Michelin XW4 P225/60R16	Goodyear Eagle RS-A P235/60R16