Cadillac history 1998

1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO

No change occurred in either the Eldorado series lineup from the year previous or in the powertrain combinations used.
The new standard features of the Eldo series coupes included four new exterior color choices:
- Baltic Blue
- Gold Firemist
- Moonstone
- Crimson Pearl
There were two new interior color selections:
- Camel (available only in leather)
- Pewter (available in cloth or leather in Eldorado and leather only in the Eldorado Touring Coupe)
Both the base coupe and ETC received
- an airbag warning label affixed to the passenger visor
- new design electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror
- new radio with Bose speaker system that additionally received a mute button
- TheftLock theft-deterrent system
An optional radio selection included radio data system (RDS) and weather band
The series coupes' personalization feature was also upgraded with two new door locking modes as well as the remote keyless entry fob gaining an additional doors-locked verification feature.
The OnStar communications system was again a dealer-installed option.
StabiliTrak stability control system, while already standard equipment on the ETC. was now optional on the base coupe.
Unique new standard features found on the ETC were heated front seats and the next-generation of Magnasteer.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
EL1	L57	2-door Coupe	5	38495	3843	18415
ET1	T57	2-door Tour. Coupe	5	42695	3876	18415

ENGINE

Feature	Eldorado	ETC
Type	90-degree dual overhead cam Northstar V-8
Block	Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners
Heads	aluminum
Displacement	279 cu. in. (4.6 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.66 x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio	10.3:1
Brake horsepower	275 @ 5600 rpm	300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque	300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
Tappets	Direct acting hydraulic tappets.
Fuel supply	Tuned port fuel injection.

CHASSIS

TECHNICAL

Feature	Eldorado	ETC
Transmission	4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer.
FrontSuspension	Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and MacPherson strut dampers	Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs. stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension.
Rear Suspension	Fully independent short/long arm. rear shock w/airlift and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control	Fully independent, coil springs. short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
Brakes	Power assisted front and reardiscw/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body Construction	Integral body-frame.
Fuel Tank	20.0 gals.

OPTIONS

Stabilitrak Chassis Control Syst.	$495.
R8H Autumn Classic Ed.	$2418.
WA7 Comfort/Convenience Pkg.	$867
WA8 Safety/Security Pkg. for Eldo	$502
WA8 Safety/Security Pkg. for ETC	$207.
Accent Striping	$75
Astroroof	$1,550.
White Diamond Paint	$500.
Crimson Pearl Paint	$500.
Leather Seats	$785.
Bose Sound Syst. w/Cassette & CD	$1,119
Bose Sound Syst.w/Cassette & CD & Digital Signal Processing	$1,219:
Bose Sound Syst.w/Cassette & CD & Digital Signal Processing on ETC	$100
Trunk Mounted 12-Disc CD Chanqer	$595.
P225/60SP16 WSW Tires	$76.
P225!60ZR16 BSW Tires	$250.
Trunk Storage Syst.	$265.
Chrome wheels	$795,

May 12/00; March 8/03