Cadillac Eldorado 1976–1978 car dimensions: 5690 mm long, 2027 mm wide and 1377 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,245 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 385 litres.
The cabin seats five or six in a spacious luxury layout with leather standard on the convertible. Automatic climate control comes standard along with power windows, door locks and a six-way power front seat. Cruise control is optional. Dual Comfort split seats, tilt and telescope steering wheel, Twilight Sentinel lights and a rear defogger are available. Living with it means classic comfort focused on plush materials and power assists rather than electronic driver aids.
Boot space measures 385 litres with the seats up. The convertible design leaves no option to fold rear seats for extra volume, but the trunk handles typical luggage needs for touring.
A trailering package is offered as an option along with heavy-duty cooling. Automatic level control is available to keep the ride level when loaded.
The cabin feels spacious and plush with standard Sierra Grain leather on the convertible and Dual Comfort 50/50 front seats available. Automatic climate control is standard along with six-way power seats, power windows, and power door locks. Soft-Ray tinted glass and a simulated wood dash complete the luxury setting. Automatic level control aids the smooth ride.
500 cu in V8 standard with optional electronic fuel injection
Fuel economy around 13 mpg
27.5 gallon fuel tank
Four-wheel power disc brakes standard
Automatic level control standard
Optional Track Master rear skid control
The 8.2-liter V8 delivers strong low-end torque but returns fuel economy near 13 mpg overall. A large 27.5-gallon tank supports longer runs between fills. Optional fuel injection raises output slightly.
Four-wheel power disc brakes became standard for 1976. Power steering is standard. Front shoulder belts are optional on the convertible. The air cushion restraint system is not offered on convertibles. Track Master skid control is optional.
Front-wheel drive with chain-drive automatic transmission defines the layout. Automatic level control is standard. The car is heavy and long, so expect typical big-car care focused on the unique drivetrain components.
Length 5690 mm, Width 2027 mm, Height 1377 mm, Wheelbase 3208 mm (Eldorado 1976–1978)
Sources: manufacturer data, conceptcarz.com, automobile-catalog snippets, and Cadillac history pages.