Cadillac Eldorado eleventh generation

Cadillac Eldorado eleventh generation
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The Cadillac Eldorado eleventh generation (1986–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.

Model codes: E-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length––4,856–4,862 mm
Width2,030–2,060 mm Traficom–1,821–1,839 mm
Height––1,351–1,364 mm
Wheelbase2,740 mm RDW–2,743 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,560 kg RDW––
Mass in running order1,660 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,055 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer454 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer454 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats6 Traficom––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,803 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

9 complaints for model years 1988–1991. 2 fires

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Cadillac Eldorado eleventh generation

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991(FFS), CLKUP4.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988–1990(FFS), CLKUP4.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)4.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.