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2000 Cadillac Eldorado Review
ETC provides powerful persona when underway.
2000 Eldorado Review Summary & Specifications
Cadillac has pulled out all the high-tech stops for its Eldorado Touring Coupe. The Northstar engine, the silky smooth transmission and the suspension tuning are first rate.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Ted West |
| Model Lineup | ESC ($39,120); ETC ($42,695) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 (ESC); 300-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 (ETC) |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, ABS, traction control, StabiliTrak |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Detroit, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.cadillac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 39120 |
| Model Tested MSRP | ETC ($42,695) |
| Standard Equipment | (ETC) ABS, traction control, Magnasteer speed-sensitive steering, CVRSS variable road-sensing suspension, StabiliTrak stability control, electronic level control, theft deterrent system, remote keyless entry, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, halogen headlamps, Rainsense wiper system, dual eight-way heated power seats with four-way lumbar support and dual memory, Zebrano wood trim, Bose AM/FM/cassette/CD with 12-disc remote changer, cruise control, 10-function trip computer, pre-wired for cell phone, Cadillac Roadside Service |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Goodyear Eagle GA tires ($250); chrome wheels ($795); garage door opener ($107) |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 44542 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 295 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26 |
| Wheelbase | 108 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.6/75.5/53.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.9/60.9 |
| Turning Radius | 40.35 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/57.6/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/55.7/35.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3876 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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