The Eldorado Sport Coupe has been discontinued for 2001 so that only the Touring Coupe remains. In a world of modest sedans, Eldorado's Touring Coupe's sleek styling is a standout. The luxury of the interior and the performance of the 300-hp Northstar powertrain and advanced chassis components are equally impressive.

FRONT VIEW OF THE ELDORADO

In a world filled with sedans, Eldorado features the kind of well-balanced, eye-catching lines that only a luxury coupe can offer.

PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR

Eldorado Touring Coupe looks after passengers in luxurious style in a roomy, thoughtfully equipped interior.

REAR POSITION

A fully independent Short/Long Arm rear suspension complements the front suspension and contributes to Eldorado's excellent roadholding and controlled, comfortable ride.

EXTERIOR POSITION

Eldorado is equipped with owner security in mind. A remote keyless entry system is standard, along with an audible/visible anti-theft alarm designed to sound the horn and flash the exterior lights in the event of a theft attempt.

DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR

Eldorado's logical control layout, easy-reading instruments and stylish interior design make this car a rare pleasure to drive.

NORTHSTAR SYSTEM

Components in Eldorodo's Northstar System include:

POWERTRAIN

4-SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (4T80-E)

TRACTION CONTROL

SUSPENSION

CONTINUOUSLY-VARIABLE ROAD-SENSING SUSPENSION

Standard.

MAGNASTEER MAGNETIC SPEED VARIABLE-ASSIST POWER RACK-AND-PINION STEERING

Standard.

BRAKING SYSTEM

Four-wheel disc brakes and a Bosch ABS system are standard.

INTEGRATED CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM

Eldorado Touring Coupe features an Integrated Chassis Control System (ICCS) and Rood Texture Detection. These systems are designed to make vehicle behaviour more consistent under all driving conditions on all road surfaces, and to improve the performance ofthe anti-lock braking system on rough or bumpy pavement

STABILITRAK

Standard.
StabiliTrak helps control both oversteer and understeer situations to improve response to driver input. This feature operates as follows:

  1. ICCS electronics continually measure the car's yaw (the degree to which turning around its centre of gravity
  2. This information and data about the car's speed, cornering force and the steering wheel angle, are used to calculate how accurately the car is responding to the driver's steering input.
  3. The system can then adjust individual front brake application, or apply brakes automatically, to help steer the car in the direction intended by the driver.

ROAD TEXTURE DETECTION
Standard.

TIRES

TIRES, THE ALPHABET AND SPEED

Tire designations that include on S, T, H, V, W, Y or Z speed-rating symbol (such as P24515OZR76) show that the tire has been tested to sustained capability at higher than normal speeds.
The most common ratings are:

A speed rating symbol is an indication of the speed capability of the tire. General Motors of Canada does not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which have been shown to correlate with performance on the road. These speed ratings do not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at the maximum tire speed capability.

BODY

BASE-COAT/CLEAR-COAT PAINT

In every available exterior colour, Eldorado shines with the lustre of base-coat/clear-coat paint - a technique that provides a number of important benefits.

INTERIOR

SEATING

SAFETY

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE

TRUNK STORAGE SYSTEM

Eldorado's available dealer-installed trunk storage system adds cargo-carrying versatility:

CRUISE CONTROL

INSTRUMENTATION

Eldorado features a Driver Information Centre as standard equipment. Driver Information Centre displays the status of the following vehicle systems:

ELECTRONIC FEATURES

Eldorado is equipped with a host of advanced electronic features which contribute to the convenience and safety of its owners and their passengers.

LOCKING FEATURES

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURES

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Each of Eldorado Touring Coupe's two keyless entry key fobs can be programmed so that its particular has their preferred settings, such as climate control system, radio pre-s and outside mirror positions.

ONSTAR

With OnStar, the rewards of Cadillac ownership extend far beyond the luxurious confines of the car itself.

OnStar is the innovative in-vehicle communications and assistance service* that's designed to provide an extraordinary level of convenience and peace of mind. OnStar offers attentive, personalized service from dedicated OnStar Advisors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply touch the OnStar button tastefully integrated into Eldorado's interior - and within seconds you're connected to the OnStar Centre.

No matter where an Eldorado owner may travel in Canada or the United States, OnStar can assist in finding an appropriate hotel recommend a fine restaurant and book a reservation ... even help secure available tickets to a play or sporting event. OnStar can also guide the Eldorado - corner by corner, to a chosen destination.

OnStar also offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance safety and security - a particularly important concern when far from home. Day or night, OnStar is there to help contact emergency services or roadside assistance. Even in an accident where the air bags deploy, the OnStar equipped Cadillac will call for help.

Exclusive to Cadillac among luxury vehicles, is one year of OnStar's Premium Services Plan included on every 2001 Cadillac model.

TRANSAXLE

Transmission type 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic with overdrive (MX0/4T80-E)
Case material Die-cast aluminum
Gear Ratios
1st gear 2.96
2nd gear 1.63
3rd gear 1.00
4th gear 0.68
Reverse 2.13
Axle ratio 3.71

CHASSIS

Brakes

Front - type Power, vented disc
Rear - type Power, disc
Anti-Lock Brake System - Type/Manufacturer 4-wheel/Bosch ABS5
Swept area, front/rear cm' (in.') 1531 (237.3)/1036 (160.6)
Diameter, front mm (in.) 301 (11.9)
Thickness, front mm (in.) 32 (1.26)
Diameter, rear mm (in.) 278 (10.9)
Thickness, rear mm (in.) 11 (0.43)

Steering

Type magnasteer, magnetic speed variable-assist, rack-and-pinion
Turning diameter, wall-to-wall m (ft.) 12.8 (42.0)
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb, m (ft.) 12.3 (40.4)
Overall ratio 14.1:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.83

Suspension

Front - type Independent, MacPherson Strut
Springs Coil, steel
Shocks, piston diameter mm (in.) 32 (1.26)
Stabilizer bar/diameter, mm (in.) Solid steel/21 (0.83)
Rear - type Independent with upper and lower control arms
Springs Coil, steel
Shocks, piston diameter mm (in.) 32 (1.26)
Stabilizer bar/diameter, mm (in.) Solid steel/16 (0.63)
MECHANICAL
Transmission Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive
Traction Control Bosch full-function with on/off switch
Brakes 4-wheel disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Bosch
Suspension 4-wheel independent, continuously varaiable Road-Sensing
Integrated Chassis Control System (ICCS) With StabiliTrak and Road Texture Detection
Steering Magnasteer magnetic speed variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Final Drive Ratio 3.71:1
EXTERIOR
Antenna Power
Anti-Theft Alarm Audible/Visible
Lights Cornering lights and Fog lights
Glass Solar-control tinted
Headlights With windshield wiper activation and flash-to-pass
Keyless Entry system Remote with activation chirp, personalization and perimeter lighting features
Mirrors Dual heated power remote with driver-side electrochromic auto-dimming feature and passenger-side automatic tilt-down when placed in "Reverse"
Wheels 16" cast-aluminum, painted, Eldorado Touring Coupe-specific
Tires P235/60R16 all-season performance Goodyear Eagle RS-A, H-rated
INTERIOR
Air Bags Next Generatio, driver and front passenger, frontal
Air Conditioning Dual-zone electronic climate control with air recirculation mode, rear air ventilation ducts and blower motor and non-ozone depleting refrigerant
Armrest Rear storage with dual cupholders
Cellular Phone Wiring provisions only
Console Full front with floor shifter, armrest and dual cupholders
Cruise Control Electronic, with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features
Door Locks Automatic power with programmable feature, central door lock/unlock and lock-out protection
Fuel Filler Door Release Power remote
Instrumentation Analogue gauge cluster with tachometer and Driver Information Centre
Lighting Illuminataed entry/exit lighting with theatre dimming and illumination on ignition key removal
Memory/Personalization Package Includes specific memory for each remote keyless entry fob for outside mirrors and driver seat position, sound system and climate control temperature settings, remote keyless entry and power door lock preferences
Mirror Rearview electrochromic auto-dimming with compass and 3-button OnStar key pad
Vanity Mirrors Driver and passenger variable intensity illuminated
Power Retained Accessory Power
Seating 8-way power heated front bucket seats with power recliners, 4-way power front seat lumbar adjusters and memory driver's seat with memory mirrors
Seating Surfaces Leather
Sound System AM/FM stereo with cassette tape and CD players, Digital Signal Processing, Radio Data System (RDS), Weather Band and Bose 4 speaker system
Steering Column Tilt-Wheel
Steering Wheel Leather-wrapped with climate and sound system controls
Theft-Deterrent System PASS-Key II
Trim Zebrano wood on instrument panel trimplate, centre front console and ashtray door
Trunk Carogo convenience net
Trunk Release Power remote with power pull-down
Windows Power with driver express-down feature
Windshield Wipers Rainsense

ENGINE

Engine type Northstar 4.6L V8, 32-valve DOHC
Displacement 4.6 liters
Bore & Stroke 93mm x 84mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Power (ESC) 205 kW @ 5600 rpm
Power (ETC) 224 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque (ESC) 407 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Torque (ETC) 400 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Block Aluminum
Cylinder heads Aluminum
Valving 4 valves per cylinder and direct-acting valvetrain with automatic valve lash adjustment
Camshaft - material Cast-iron
Intake manifold - material Composite
Exhaust manifold - material Dual-wall stainless steel
Exhaust system - material Stainless steel
Carburetion Sequential Fuel Injection
Ignition Crank-triggered ignition with platinum-tipped spark plugs
Exhaust System Stainless steel
Coolant DEX-Cool up to 240,000 kms
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded (91-octane)

DRIVELINE

CHASSIS

Wheelbase 2743mm
Overall length 5095mm
Height 1361mm
Width 1918mm
Front Tread 1546mm
Rear Tread 1546mm
ESC Tires P225/60R16 S-rated
ETC Tires P235/55R17 W-rated
Suspension Fully independent, coil springs with automatic rear level control
ESC Suspension Integrated Chassis Control System 2.0 with StabiliTrak 2.0 (Normal)
ETC Suspension Continuously Variable Road-Sensing Suspension 2.0, Integrated Chassis Control System 2.0 with StabiliTrak 2.0 (Firm) and Road Texture Detection
Steering Speed-sensitive variable-assist, Magnasteer III
Turning circle 12.3 m curb-to-curb
Turns 2.4 lock-to-lock
Brakes Power, 4-wheel disc with electric wear sensors and ABS
Traction control All speeds -- brakes/engine

PERFORMANCE

Model ESC ETC
Acceleration 0-96 km/h 7.7 seconds 6.7 seconds
Top Speed 180 km/h 240 km/h
City Fuel consumption 14.0 L/100km
Highway Fuel consumption 7.9 L/100km

Note: Top speed electronically limited to the speed rating of the tires.

CAPACITIES

INTERNAL DIMENSIONS

Feature Front Rear
Head room 961mm 961mm
Leg room 1081mm 901mm
Hip room 1464mm 1416mm
Shoulder room 1478mm 1463mm

ELDORADO STANDARD FEATURES

ETC STANDARD FEATURES

All the ESC standard features plus the following:

SOUND SYSTEMS

OPTIONS

OPTIONS

COLORS

Seville color

Seville Color & Trim Chart

PHOTOS

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LITERATURE & LINKS