Cadillac Eldorado Models & History (1971-78)
| ELDORADO – SERIES 6E |
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Unlike the other full-size Caddies, Eldorado continued in its previous form (and elephantine size). A brushed chrome molding reached across the new coordinated horizontal-style grille and headlamps. This year’s grille pattern featured more thin vertical bars than before and stood on a line with the headlamp tops. Individual “Eldorado” block letters sat on the hood front, above the grille. Rear fenders held new rectangular side marker lamps, while new vertical taillamps formed into the bumper tips. Power four-wheel disc brakes had cooling fins. In the modified automatic climate control, the compressor ran only when needed. The $1760 Biarritz option (introduced during the 1976 model year) included a special fully-padded Elk Grain cabriolet roof, formal quarter and rear windows with French seams, and opera lamps. A matching vinyl insert accented the aluminum crossover roof molding. Stripes highlighted front fenders, doors and rear quarter panels. A script nameplate stood to the rear of quarter windows. Black-accented moldings ran from the hood front all the way back and around the roof. Sierra Grain leather covered contoured pillow seats.
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| 6E | L47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $11,187 | 4955 | 47,344 |
| ENGINE |
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| Feature | Base Engine | Optional Engine |
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| Type | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head | |
| Displacement | 425 cu in. (7.0 liters) | |
| Bore & stroke | 4.082 x 4.06 in. | |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 | |
| Brake horsepower | 180 @ 4000 rpm | 195 @ 3800 rpm |
| Torque | 320 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm | 320 lbs.-ft. @ 2400 rpm |
| Main bearings | Five | |
| valve lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Fuel supply | 4 Bbl. Carburetor | Electronic fuel-injection |
| VIN Code | S | T |
| CHASSIS |
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- Wheelbase: 126.3″
- Overall length: 224.0″
- Height: 54.2″
- Width: 79.8″
- Front Tread: 63.7″
- Rear Tread: 63.6″
| TECHNICAL |
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- Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
- Gear ratios: (1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
- Spiral Bevel rear axle
- Steering: variable-ratio, power assisted
- Front suspension: upper/lower control arms, torsion bars
- Rear suspension: four-link drive, coil springs
- Automatic level control
- Body construction: separate body and perimeter frame.
- Brakes: four-wheel disc
- HEI electronic ignition
- Fuel tank: 27.5 gal.
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
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- Fuel-injected V-8 engine: ($702)
- Heavy-duty cooling system ($43)
- 80-amp alternator ($47)
- California emission equipment ($70)
- Limited slip differential N/A on Eldorado
- High altitude pkg. ($22)
- Trailering pkg.: ($90)
| OPTION PACKAGES |
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- Eldorado Cabriolet ($457)
- Eldorado Cabriolet w/Astroroof ($1474)
- Eldorado Cabriolet w/sunroof ($1278)
- Eldorado Custom Biarritz ($1760)
- Eldorado Custom Biarritz w/Astroroof ($2777)
- Eldorado Custom Biarritz w/sunroof ($2581)
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
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- Astroroof for full vinyl roof ($938)
- Astroroof (painted): ($1043).
- Sunroof for full vinyl roof ($742)
- Sunroof (painted roof): ($846).
- Cruise control ($111).
- Controlled-cycle wipers ($30).
- Rear defogger, grid-type ($83).
- Six-way dual comfort power seat adjuster, passenger ($107-$138)
- Power passenger 50/50 seat with six-way adjuster ($197-$248)
- Driver’s 50/50 seat recliner ($110)
- Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($109).
- Automatic door locks ($101).
- Illuminated entry system ($56).
- Fuel monitor ($28).
- Theft deterrent system ($123).
- Trunk lid release and power pull-down ($61-$73).
- Twilight Sentinel ($51).
- Guidematic headlamp control ($58).
- Trumpet horn ($20)
- Remote-control right mirror ($32).
- Lighted thermometer on left mirror ($26).
- Lighted vanity mirror ($47).
- AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player ($100).
- AM/FM stereo radio w/CB ($230).
- Signal-seeking/scan AM/FM stereo radio ($156).
- Firemist paint ($153).
- Vinyl roof ($186).
- Door edge guards ($8-$12).
- License frame: each ($7).
- Dual Comfort 50/50 front seats ($187).
- Leather seats ($235-$252).
- Two-tone 50/50 dual comfort front seats ($471).
- Floor mats, one-piece: front ($31); rear ($19).
- Trunk mat ($10).
