1999 Eldorado Cadillac history

The Eldorado Touring Coupe (ETC) received a mid-model year update (it went into production in January 1999 and was available to customers as a 1999-1/2 model by March).

The revised ETC included
- new body color inserts on side and fascia moldings, which replaced the previous chrome inserts
- new seven-spoke wheels with wreath-and-crest center cap
- new P235/60HR16 tires
- new ETC decklid logo with a simplified design
Massaging lumbar seats were optional in the ETC.
The "base" coupe again used the 275-horsepower Northstar 4.6-liter V-8 while the ETC used the more powerful 300-horse Northstar.
The 4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with viscous converter clutch was again used with both Northstar versions.

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

Feature	Dimension
Wheelbase	108.0 in.
Overall Length	200.6 in.
Height	53.6 in.
Width	75.5 in.
Front Tread	60.9 in.
Rear Tread	60.9 in.
Eldorado Tires	Michelin P225/60SR16
ETC Tires	Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60HR16.

DRIVETRAIN

Feature	Eldorado	ETC
Transmission	4T80-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic (includes viscous converter clutch)
Steering	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer.
Front Suspension	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 rear disc w/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 Changer	$595.
P225/60SP16 WSW Tires	$76.
P225/60ZR16 BSW Tires	$250.
Trunk Storage Syst.	$265.
Chrome wheels	$795.

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