Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 Eldorado.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 223.6 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Eldorado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Coupe 8.2L V8 | 10.90 sec | 17.60 sec | 190 hp | FWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.