Cadillac history 1985

1985 CADILLAC ELDORADO

Few changes were evident on the luxury front-drive personal coupe and convertible. The Biarritz convertible, introduced for 1984, could now get an optional electric defogger for its glass back window. New spoked aluminum alloy road wheels joined the option list. Standard engine remained the 4.1 liter V-8, with throttle-body fuel injection, hooked to four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. A big diesel V-8 also was available (at extra cost) in the coupe.

Eldo's Biarritz coupe had a cabriolet vinyl roof with brushed steel cap, accent moldings, and opera lamps. Convertibles were similarly decked out. Touring Coupes had a stiffer suspension as well as blackout and body-color trim. Eldo coupes began at $21,355, but the convertible cost over $11,000 more. This would be the ragtop's final season, as Eldorado switched to a new body for 1986.

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Eldorado (V-8)	6E	L57	2-door Coupe	6	$21,355	3623 lb	74,101
Eldorado (V-8)	6E	L67	2-door Convertible	6	$32,105	3804 lb	2300

Engine note: Diesel V-8s available at no extra charge.

ENGINES

Feature	Basic Gasoline Engine	Optional Diesel Engine
Type	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head	90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement	249 cu. in. (4.1 liters)	350 cu. in. (5.7 liters)
Bore & stroke	3.47 x 3.31 in.	4.06 x 3.39 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1	22.7:1
Brake horsepower	135 at 4400 R.P.M.	105 at 3200 R.P.M.
Torque	200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M.	200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Fuel supply	Fuel injection	Fuel injection
Manufacturer	Cadillac	Oldsmobile

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 114.0 in.
Overall length: 204.5 in.
Height: 54.3 in.
Width: 70.6 in.
Front Tread: 59.3 in.
Rear Tread: 60.6 in.
Standard Tires: P205/75R14 SBR WSW

TECHNICAL

Transmission: Four-speed overdrive auto. (THM325-4L)
Gear ratio: (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio: 3.15:1 except with diesel, 2.93:1
Steering: recirculating ball
Front suspension: torsion bars, upper/lower control arms. stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: independent with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar and electronic level control
Brakes: four-wheel discs
Disc dia.: 10.4 in.
Fuel tank: 20.3 gal. except diesel 22.8 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine: (NC)
California emission equipment ($99)
Engine block heater ($45)
Heavy-duty battery: ($40)
100-amp alternator: ($50)
FE2 touring suspension: ($115)

OPTION PACKAGES

Cabriolet roof: ($420)
Full cabriolet roof: ($995)
Eldorado Biarritz ($3395)
Eldorado Touring Coupe ($1975)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($1225)
Electronic cruise control $185)
Rear defogger with heated outside mirrors ($165-$215)
Automatic door locks ($162)
Remote-locking fuel filler door ($59)
Garage door opener ($140) except conv.
Illuminated entry system ($76)
Memory driver's seat ($205-$225) except conv.
Six-way power passenger seat ($225)
Power driver's seatback recliner ($155)
Power passenger seat recliner with six-way power seat ($315-$380)
Leather-trimmed steering wheel ($99)
Tilt/telescope steering wheel ($184)
Theft deterrent system ($190)
Twilight Sentinel ($79)
Dimming Sentinel ($93-$128)
Opera lamps: ($88)
Trumpet horn ($38)
Electric remote-control outside mirrors ($101)
Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($140)
Automatic day/night mirror ($80)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player ($299)
Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and Delco-GM/Bose sound system ($895)
Triband antenna ($50)
Two-tone paint: ($345)
Partial Firemist, ($465)
Firemist or Pearlmist paint ($235)
Bodyside molding: Eldo Touring coupe ($64)
Door edge guards ($19-$29)
License frames, each ($14)
Front license bracket (NC)
Leather seating area ($515-$680)
Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($43-$45) rear ($25)
Trunk mat ($26)
Aluminum wheels: ($429)
Spoked aluminum alloy wheels: ($835)
P225/70R15 white-letter tires: ($100)
Puncture-sealing tires ($135-$180)

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