What is the Cadillac Eldorado?
The Eldorado was Cadillac’s personal luxury coupe, a distinctive two-door model in the upper reaches of the marque’s range. In its later years it combined a front-wheel-drive layout with the grand-coupe character that defined the nameplate.
The Eldorado first appeared in the early 1950s, and the name continued through many forms before the model ended in 2002. The final generation was a two-door coupe.
Eldorado generations
The eleventh generation ran from 1986 to 1991, followed by the twelfth from 1992 to 2002. Both were front-wheel-drive luxury coupes. The final generation brought a redesigned body and kept the Eldorado’s personal coupe format.
Engines and fuel consumption
US versions span petrol and diesel engines from 4.1 L to 5.7 L. Canadian listings cover 4.6 L petrol versions from 1995 to 2002.
The lowest listed US consumption is 11.2 L/100 km under EPA ratings, with a best combined rating of 21 MPG. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 12.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. Procedures differ: the United States uses EPA testing, Canada uses the 5-cycle method, and European figures use WLTP or, for some older vehicles, NEDC.
Where was the Eldorado sold?
The Eldorado is listed in the United States from 1984 to 2002 and in Canada from 1995 to 2002. Its final generations kept the name in Cadillac’s North American lineup as a two-door luxury coupe.
Questions and answers
Was the Cadillac Eldorado a coupe or a sedan?
It was a personal luxury coupe with two doors.
When was the final Eldorado generation sold?
The twelfth generation ran from 1992 to 2002.
What engines did the later Eldorado have?
US versions span 4.1 L to 5.7 L petrol and diesel engines; Canadian listings cover 4.6 L petrol versions.
What fuel economy figures are listed for the Eldorado?
The best combined US EPA rating is 21 MPG. The lowest listed Canadian figure is 12.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.
