1998 Eldorado

1998 Eldorado

No change occurred in either the Eldorado series lineup from the year previous or in the powertrain combinations used.

STYLE

Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
EL1L57
2-door Coupe

2-door Coupe

538495384318415
ET1T57
2-door Touring Coupe

2-door Touring Coupe

5426953876

ENGINE

FeatureEldoradoETC
Type90-degree dual overhead cam Northstar V-8
BlockAluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners
Headsaluminum
Displacement279 cu. in. (4.6 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.66 x 3.31 in.
Compression ratio10.3:1
Brake horsepower275 @ 5600 rpm300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
TappetsDirect acting hydraulic tappets.
Fuel supplyTuned port fuel injection.

CHASSIS

FeatureDimension
Wheelbase108.0 in.
Overall Length200.6 in.
Height53.6 in.
Width75.5 in.
Front Tread60.9 in.
Rear Tread60.9 in.
Eldorado TiresMichelin P225/60SR16
ETC TiresGoodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16.

DRIVETRAIN

FeatureEldoradoETC
Transmission4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
SteeringPower-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer.
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. strut-type shock absorbers and stabilizer bar and MacPherson strut dampersIndependent MacPherson strut with coil springs. stabilizer bar and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension.
Rear SuspensionFully independent short/long arm. rear shock w/airlift and stabilizer bar w/automatic level controlFully independent, coil springs. short/long arm and stabilizer bar w/automatic level control and electronic continuously variable road sensing suspension
BrakesPower assisted front and rear disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body ConstructionIntegral body-frame.
Fuel Tank20.0 gals.

OPTIONS

1998 Eldorado

1998 Eldorado

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 Changer$595.
P225/60SP16 WSW Tires$76.
P225/60ZR16 BSW Tires$250.
Trunk Storage Syst.$265.
Chrome wheels$795

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