(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Cadillac | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Eldorado | Issued until | |
| Serie | Eldorado | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Cadillac | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5613 mm / 221.0 in / 221.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2007 mm / 79.0 in / 79.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.84 |
| Height | 1349 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 2130 kg / 4696 lb / 4696 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3048 mm / 120.0 in / 120.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Fuel capacity | 98 l / 21.6 UK gal / 26.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 109.2 mm / 4.30 in / 4.30 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 103.1 mm / 4.06 in / 4.06 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.06 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 7725 cm3 / 471.4 cu in / 471.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 965.63 cm3/cylinder / 58.926 cu in/cylinder / 58.926 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 279.6 kW / 380.2 hp / 380.2 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 712.0 Nm / 525.1 lbft / 525.1 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 275.8 kW / 375.0 bhp / 375.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 48.5 kW/l / 1.081 bhp/cu in / 1.081 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.17 Nm/l / 0.806 lbft/cu in / 0.806 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 176.06 kW/ton / 239.37 bhp/ton / 239.37 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.60 m / 44.62 ft / 44.62 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac Eldorado
