Cadillac history 1984

1984 CADILLAC ELDORADO

For the first time since the famed '76 Eldorado ragtop, Cadillac offered a convertible: the new and posh Biarritz. Its rear side windows raised and lowered automatically with the power top, and it contained a glass back window. Convertible bodies came in three colors: Cotillion White, Hatteras Blue, and Autumn Maple Firemist. Each had a white diamond-grain vinyl top, glass rear window, and color-coordinated headliner. Reinforced frame rails and crossmember braces and a bolstered body structure added the necessary strength and rigidity.

1984 Eldorado

Convertibles had the following:

specific wide bright door and fender accent moldings;
decklid accent striping;
Biarritz script nameplate;
wire wheel covers
special Biarritz multi-button tufted seat design
leather-wrapped steering wheel rim
plus Cadillac's theft deterrent system

The revived Biarritz convertible carried a hefty opening price tag: $31,286. That was nearly triple the cost of a '76 Eldorado ragtop when it was new.

1984 Eldorado

Eldorado coupes started at a more modest $20,342. Eldorado's grille this year was vertically accented with a bright Cadillac script nameplate in the lower left corner. Rectangular headlamps sat above clear park/signal lamps. Appearance changes included the following: new car-colored bodyside moldings, new low-gloss black door trim bezels, instrument panel bezels, and air conditioning outlets. Base Eldorados had a new leather seat trim design. Other additions:

an improved theft-prevention system,
new dashboard bezels,
suspension refinements,
improved stereo performance,
a new glow-plug system in the optional diesel V-8 engine

The coupes had a cabriolet vinyl top with glass rear window, brushed stainless steel roof cover, and opera lamps. Extended-range rear speakers became standard, except on the Delco/Bose sound system.

1984 Eldorado

The standard 4.1-liter V-8 engine added a new exhaust system, while the Oldsmobile diesel was not offered in convertibles (or in California). The Touring Coupe was again available, with a distinctive "Eldorado Touring Coupe" cloisonne hood surface and sail panel ornaments. Also included:

black-finished windshield window reveal moldings quarter window channel moldings and wipers
body-colored headlamp and taillamp bezels and wheel opening moldings
large ribbed rocker panel moldings
aluminum alloy wheels

Touring Coupes came only in Sable Black or Sonora Saddle Firemist.

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Eldorado (V-8)	6E	L57	2-dr Coupe	6 P	$20,342	3748 lb	74,506
Eldorado (V-8)	6E	L67	2-dr Convertible	6 P	$31,286	N/A	3300

ENGINE

Feature	Basic Gas Engine	Optional Diesel Engine
Type	90-degree, overhead-valve V-8. Iron/aluminum alloy block; cast iron head.	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement	249 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.47 x 3.31 in.	4.057 x 3.385 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	22.5:1
Brake horsepower	135 at 4400 R.P.M.	105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque	200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.	200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Digital fuel injection	Fuel Injection
Manufacturer	Cadillac HT-4100	Oldsmobile
VIN Code	8	N

CHASSIS DATA

Wheelbase: 114.0 in.
Overall length: 205.4 in.
Height: 54.3 in.
Width: 70.6 in.
Front Tread: 59.3 in.
Rear Tread: 60.6 in.
Standard Tires: P205/75R15 SBR wide WSW

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Four-speed overdrive automatic (THM325-4L)
Ratios: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.667:1; (Rev) 2.07:1.
Standard final drive ratio: 3.15:1 except diesel, 2.93:1
Steering: recirculating ball; power assist
Front suspension: torsion bar and link stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: independent trailing arm, coil springs, electronic level control
Brakes: four-wheel disc
Fuel tank: 20.3 gal. exc. 22.8 w/diesel

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V 8 engine (NC)
California emission equipment ($99).
Engine block heater ($18-$45).
Heavy-duty battery: ($40).
100-amp Alternator ($50)
FE2 touring suspension: ($115).

OPTION PACKAGES

Cimarron D'Oro ($350).
Seville Elegante ($3879).
Brougham d'Elegance: cloth seating ($1250); leather ($1800).
DeVille d'Elegance ($1150).
Cabriolet roof: DeVille/Eldorado coupe ($420).
Full cabriolet roof: Eldorado/Seville ($995).
Eldorado Biarritz ($3395).
Eldorado Touring Coupe ($1975).

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($1225)
Electronic cruise control ($185).
Rear defogger w/heated outside mirrors ($165-$215).
Automatic door locks ($162).
Remote-locking fuel filler door ($59).
Garage door opener ($140) except convertible.
Illuminated entry system ($76)
Digital instrument cluster: $238).
Memory driver's seat ($205)
Six-way passenger seat: ($215-$225).
Power driver's seat recliner ($115)
Power passenger seat recliner w/six-way power seat: ($315-$380).
Leather-trimmed steering wheel ($99).
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($184)
Theft deterrent system ($190).
Twilight Sentinel ($79).
Guidematic headlamp control ($93).
Opera lamps: ($88).
Trumpet horn ($38)
Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($101)
Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($140).
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with clock and cassette player ($229)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system, ($895).
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with CB radio: ($278).
Triband antenna ($50).
Two-tone paint: ($345); Firemist, ($465).
Firemist paint ($235).
Bodyside molding: Eldorado Touring coupe ($64)
Door edge guards ($19-$29).
License frames, each ($14)
Leather seating area ($515-$680)
Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($43- $45); rear ($25)
Trunk mat ($21)
Aluminum wheels: ($429).
Locking wire wheel covers ($315- $394) except limo
White-letter tires: Eldorado touring coupe ($100).
Puncture-sealing tires ($135-$180) except limo.

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