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Cadillac Eldorado X 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic 1979
Cadillac Eldorado X 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic 1979
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General information

Name

Cadillac Eldorado X 5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic 1979

Brand

Cadillac
Model

Eldorado
Generation

Eldorado X
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 V8 (170 Hp) Hydra-Matic

Power

170 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

365 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
170 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
29.6 Hp/l
Torque
365 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
5735 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
103.05 mm
Piston stroke
85.98 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Mono-point injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1720 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

74 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5182 mm

Height (mm)

1378 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2895 mm

Front track (mm)

1506 mm

Rear track (mm)

1538 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Torsion

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/75 R15

Rear tires size

205/75 R15

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

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