The Eldorado continued to be available as the Eldorado
coupe and as the Eldorado Biarritz, which was ordered as Option Code
YP3. A new white
diamond color was introduced, allowing a choice of 18 colors for the
Eldorado buyer. The
black metallic roof of 1988 was replaced with a sable black version. The
Biarritz roof was
revised via the elimination of the bright bead adjacent to the roof molding.
New options
consisted of the electrochromic mirror, Delco/Bose Symphony sound
System and digital disc
player. New standard features consisted of an accent molding, remote fuel
door release, front
license plate mounting, the AM/FM stereo radio used on the Sixty Special
and aluminum
alloy wheels with a snowflake finish.
The 1989 Eldo boasted more standard
equipment with no significant price increase, while the '90 gained 35 bhp
with no loss in mileage by switching from throttle-body injection to the
more efficient multi-port type. A driver's airbag became standard that year,
and the Touring Coupe returned as a nine-second 0-60 sprinter with 215/60
performance tires, 16 x 7-inch forged-alloy wheels, 10-way power sport
seats, and a deftly dechromed exterior. Performance improved further for
1991 via a newly stroked 4.9 V-8 delivering 200 bhp and 0-60 in 8.2
seconds. Even better, ABS became standard, as did a velvety-shifting new
chip-controlled automatic transaxle. Also standard now was Computer
Command Ride, the speed-dependent variable-rate damping system
pioneered for 1989 on Cadillac's singular two-seat Allanté.
Interior changes for 1989 were headlined by a high-gloss bird's-eye maple
wood trim for the
instrument panel, front console and door panels that were installed on the
Eldorado Biarritz
and standard on Eldorados with the B20 Appliques option. The Eldorado's
floor mats were of
the new design used on other 1989 Cadillacs. A passive vehicle anti-theft
system (VATS) that
disengaged the starter, fuel pump and ECM we standard. Also found on all
Eldorados was a
driver side express-down window with a three-second activation and a tap
up/down
deactivation. The heater/defroster and bi-level air modes were revised to
provide a more
gradual and comfortable transition from warm to cool air, as well as an
increased bi-level airflow.
I. D. DATA
The 1989 Cadillac had a 17-symbol vehicle identification
number (VIN) stamped
on a metal tag attached to the upper left surface of the cowl visible through
the windshield.
The code was as follows:
First digit
"1"
represented the manufacturing country (United States)
Second digit
"G"
represented General Motors
Third digit
"6"
represented Cadillac
Fourth digit
"E"
Eldorado car line
Fifth symbol
"L"
Eldorado series identification
Digits six and seven
"57"
Eldorado coupe
eighth digit
"7"
273 cu. in. V-8. engine
Ninth digit
"?"
a check digit
Tenth digit
"K"
represents the model year, 1989
Eleventh digit
-
represents the assembly plant
Digits 12-17
-
the production sequence: 600000 and up
Model
Series Number
Body/Style
Number
Body Type
Factory Price
Shipping
Weight
Production Total
Eldorado
6E
L57
2-dr Coupe
$26,915
3422 lb
20,633
Eldorado Biarritz
6E
L57
2-dr Coupe
$-
- lb
7,174
ENGINE DATA
Type
90-degree, overhead valve, V-8, aluminum block and cast iron
cylinder liners, cast iron cylinder heads
Displacement
273 cu. in. (4.5 liters)
Bore & Stroke
3.62 in. x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
9.0:1
Brake horsepower
155 @ 4000 rpm
Torque
240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
Main bearings
Five
Valve lifters
Roller hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel supply
Digital electronic fuel injection
Model
Wheelbase
Overall length
Height
Width
Front
Tread
Rear Tread
Standard Tires
Eldorado
108.0 in.
190.8 in
53.7 in.
70.9 in.
59.9
in.
59.9 in.
Michelin P205/70R15
Model
Transmission
Steering
Ratios
Front Suspension
Rear
Suspension
Brakes
Body construction
Fuel Tank
Eldorado
THM 440-T4 automatic four-speed (includes overdrive and viscous converter
clutch)
Power-assisted rack and pinion
16.5:1
independent MacPherson strut with coil
springs, strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
fully independent with coil springs. Automatic
level control and strut-type superlift shock absorbers
Power-assisted front disc/rear drum with Teves
anti-lock braking system
Integral body-frame
18.8 US Gal.
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
Anti-lock braking, $749.25
Seville touring sedan option YP6, $5,754 (includes a touring suspension also available as option FE2, $155,
for both the Seville and Eldorado consisting of stiffer front springs, larger diameter front stabilizer bar, a rear
stabilizer bar and faster steering. The STS also had a 3.33:1 final drive ratio)
engine block heater, $45
CONVENIENCE/APPEARNACE
OPTIONS
Accent striping, $75
Anti-lock braking system. $925
Bird's-eye maple appliques [incl. in Eldorado Biarritz], $2435
Astroroof, $1355.
Biarritz-Eldorado leather, $3325
Biarritz-Eldorado cloth, $2875
California emissions and testing, $100
Cellular mobile telephone, $1975
Cellular mobile telephone provision, $395
Rear window defogger, $195
Automatic door locks, $185
Remote release fuel filler door, $65
Gold ornamentation package, $395
Leather seating area, $450
Automatic day/night mirror, $80
Firemist paint [not avail. with two-tone paint on Eldorado Coupe], $240
Primary firemist paint, $190
Secondary firemist paint, $50
White diamond paint, $240
Monotone lower accent color, no charge
Delco-Bose with compact disc system, $872
Power passenger seat recliner, $95-$410
Full padded vinyl roof [n/a with STS], $1095
Full cabriolet roof [n/a with STS or full padded vinyl roof], $1095
Leather-trimmed steering wheel, n/c
Theft deterrent system, $225
Whitewall P215/65R15 tires, $76
Touring suspension, $115
Wire locking wheel discs [incl. with Eldorado Biarritz, n/a with STS], $235
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