1959
Cadillac Eldorado
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado represents the apex of American tailfin design — its rocket-ship rear fins towered higher than any other car in history and remain the defining icon of 1950s American automotive excess and optimism.
Personal Luxury Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 6.4L OHV V8 (390 ci) |
| Displacement | 6,390 cc |
| Horsepower | 345 hp |
| Torque | 610 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Hydra-Matic Automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 22.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 10.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h |
| Length | 5,715 mm |
| Width | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,302 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,268 kg |
| MSRP Range | $7,401 (1959 US) |