1968 - Cadillac - Eldorado

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Eldorado 1994
2. Eldorado 1992
3. Eldorado 1968
4. Eldorado 1971
5. Eldorado 2000
General Information
Make Cadillac
Model Eldorado
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3048 mm     (120 in)
Front Track 1613 mm     (63,5 in)
Rear Track 1600 mm     (63 in)
Length 5613 mm     (221 in)
Width 2007 mm     (79 in)
Height 1349 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,84
Weight 2130 kg     (4691,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 98,4 litre   (21,6 Imp gal ,  26 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 7725 cc     (471,41 cu in)
Bore 109,2 mm     (4,3 in)
Stroke 103,1 mm     (4,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,06
Unitary Capacity 965,62 cc/cylinder    (58,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 375 HP     (279,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 712 N.m     (525,5 lb.ft ,  72,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 606,9 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 176,1 HP/ton    (131,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,5 HP/litre    (36,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 206 km/h   (128 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13,6 m    (44,6 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)