Cadillac Eldorado History 1999

Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1999

The Eldorado Touring Coupe (ETC) received a mid-model year update (it went into production in January 1999 and was available to customers as a 1999-1/2 model by March).

  • The revised ETC included
    • new body color inserts on side and fascia moldings, which replaced the previous chrome inserts
    • new seven-spoke wheels with wreath-and-crest center cap
    • new P235/60HR16 tires
    • new ETC decklid logo with a simplified design
  • Massaging lumbar seats were optional in the ETC.
  • The “base” coupe again used the 275-horsepower Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 while the ETC used the more powerful 300-horse Northstar.
  • The 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch was again used with both Northstar versions.

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

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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