Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac's first front wheel drive car was the Eldorado introduced in 1967. Its distinctive styling was marked by fine lines, a formal roof, angular corners, creased sides, large wheel openings, a long hood and short rear deck. It was the first Cadillac to offer concealed headlamps.

The Eldorado shared its body and chassis with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Buick Riviera. The Riviera however was fitted with a rear wheel drive drivetrain.

General specifications
Country of origin United States
Years of production 1967 - 1970
Numbers built 1967: 17930
1968: 24528
1969: 23333
1970: 23842
Body design N/A
Weight 2245 kilo / 4949.4 lbs

Drivetrain
Engine 90º V 8
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 7.030 liter / 429 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed AFB Model 3903S Carburetor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox Turbo Hydra-matic 3 speed Automatic
Drive Front wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 340 bhp / 254 KW @ 4600 rpm
Torque 651 Nm / 480 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter 48 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.15 bhp / kg
Top Speed 185 km/h / 115 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A