Eldorado Cadillac Models & History 1969
Eventhough production volume eased slightly for 1969, the front-wheel-drive Eldorado continued to be offered as a single model: a six-passenger, two-door hardtop on a short wheelbase platform. There was a new fine texture cross-hatch grille which was separate from the headlights. The dual headlights were now part of the body design and were fully exposed and stationary. Standard equipment included power operated rear quarter vent windows. Chrome-edged “halo” vinyl roof covers replaced the full vinyl roof. There was a new “Control Center” dash, and more safety items: side-impact door beams, front-seat headrests, energy-absorbing steering column with anti-theft ignition, and more convenient inertia-reel seatbelts. Dealers introduced the 1969 model on September 26, 1968.
1969 Cadillac Eldorado
STYLE
| Model No. | Body/ Style no. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69-693 | 69347H |
|
6 pass. | $6711 | 2068 kg | 23,333 |
ELDORADO ENGINE
| Engine type | V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 7.729 Liters |
| Bore & stroke | 109.2mm x 103.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower (SAE gross) | 375 @ 4400 rpm |
| Power | 280 kW @ 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 525 @ 3000 rpm |
| Main bearings | five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet model 4MV (Eldorado type) |
| Transmission | Turbo-Hydramatic |
| Standard axle ratio | 3.07:1 |
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
1969 Cadillac Eldorado
| Wheelbase | 3048mm |
| Overall Length | 5613mm |
| Front Tread | 1600mm |
| Rear Tread | 1613mm |
| Tires | 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls |