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)
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- 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 |
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5 | 38495 | 3843 | 18415 |
| ET1 | T57 |
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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 |
