Cadillac Eldorado 0–60 Times
The Cadillac Eldorado 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Cadillac Eldorado is the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Cadillac Eldorado is the 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, which took 15.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.20 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 15 verified production tests of the Cadillac Eldorado, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.44 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.89 seconds at 83.63 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Cadillac Eldorado, led by the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Mosler TwinStar Coupe at 5.00 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 6.40sec 1995 Touring Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.44sec Across 15 production runs
Fastest Modified 5.00sec 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.89sec @ 83.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 15.20sec 1982 Touring Coupe
Across 15 verified production runs, the Cadillac Eldorado ranges from 6.40 to 15.20 seconds 0–60, with a 9.44-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Cadillac Eldorado Performance Overview
Cadillac’s personal luxury coupe ran from 1955 to 2000 in this dataset, with 16 verified tests spanning 12 model years. Early Eldorado performance was defined by large naturally aspirated gasoline V8s, beginning with the 250-hp 331 V8; the 1955 Series 62 Sedan reached 60 mph in 10.0 seconds. The 1967 redesign brought the 429 V8 era, and by 1968 the Hardtop Coupe cut that to 8.6 seconds, the quickest figure recorded for the model’s first two decades.
The 1971 redesign shifted to the 500 V8, but the available tests show a slower 10.9-second run for the 1975 Coupe. Downsizing through the 1979–1985 generation and the HT-4100 V8 pushed acceleration further back, with the 1982 Touring Coupe at 15.2 seconds to 60 and the 1984 Touring Coupe improving to 13.1. The 1986 redesign reversed some of that decline: the 1988 Touring Coupe, using the HT-4500 family, managed 9.3 seconds.
The 1992 redesign marked the Eldorado’s strongest modern period, with LD8 and L37 Northstar-era output ranging from 200 to 575 hp in the tested cars. A 1993 Touring Coupe posted 6.4 seconds to 60, while the current-generation best and all-time quickest result remains the 5.0-second 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe, which also recorded a 13.4-second quarter-mile at 108 mph.
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Cadillac Eldorado 0–60 Times by Generation: 1954 redesign to 1992 redesign
6 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 1992 redesign | 1992–2002 | 6.87s | 6.40s — 1995 Touring Coupe | 6 | The 1992 redesign generation (1992–2002) averaged 6.87 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1995 Touring Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 575 hp across 4.6L V8, 4.9L V8, Twin 4.6L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| 1986 redesign | 1986–1991 | 10.99s | 9.30s — 1988 Touring Coupe | 2 | The 1986 redesign generation (1986–1991) averaged 10.99 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1988 Touring Coupe at 9.30 seconds. Output ranged from 130 to 155 hp across 4.1L V8, 4.5L V8 configurations. |
| 1979 redesign | 1979–1985 | 14.15s | 13.10s — 1984 Touring Coupe | 2 | The 1979 redesign generation (1979–1985) averaged 14.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1984 Touring Coupe at 13.10 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 135 hp across 4.1L V8 configurations. |
| 1971 redesign | 1971–1978 | 10.90s | 10.90s — 1975 Coupe | 1 | The 1971 redesign generation (1971–1978) averaged 10.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1975 Coupe at 10.90 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 8.2L V8 configurations. |
| 1967 redesign | 1967–1970 | 9.73s | 8.60s — 1968 Hardtop Coupe | 3 | The 1967 redesign generation (1967–1970) averaged 9.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1968 Hardtop Coupe at 8.60 seconds. Output ranged from 340 to 375 hp across 7.0L V8, 7.7L V8 configurations. |
| 1954 redesign | 1954–1956 | 10.00s | 10.00s — 1955 Series 62 Sedan | 1 | The 1954 redesign generation (1954–1956) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1955 Series 62 Sedan at 10.00 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 5.4L V8 configurations. |
1992 redesign 1992–2002
Avg 0–60 6.87s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 6
1995 Touring Coupe
The 1992 redesign generation (1992–2002) averaged 6.87 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1995 Touring Coupe at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 575 hp across 4.6L V8, 4.9L V8, Twin 4.6L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
1986 redesign 1986–1991
Avg 0–60 10.99s
Fastest 9.30s
Tests 2
1988 Touring Coupe
The 1986 redesign generation (1986–1991) averaged 10.99 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1988 Touring Coupe at 9.30 seconds. Output ranged from 130 to 155 hp across 4.1L V8, 4.5L V8 configurations.
1979 redesign 1979–1985
Avg 0–60 14.15s
Fastest 13.10s
Tests 2
1984 Touring Coupe
The 1979 redesign generation (1979–1985) averaged 14.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1984 Touring Coupe at 13.10 seconds. Output ranged from 125 to 135 hp across 4.1L V8 configurations.
1971 redesign 1971–1978
Avg 0–60 10.90s
Fastest 10.90s
Tests 1
1975 Coupe
The 1971 redesign generation (1971–1978) averaged 10.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1975 Coupe at 10.90 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 8.2L V8 configurations.
1967 redesign 1967–1970
Avg 0–60 9.73s
Fastest 8.60s
Tests 3
1968 Hardtop Coupe
The 1967 redesign generation (1967–1970) averaged 9.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1968 Hardtop Coupe at 8.60 seconds. Output ranged from 340 to 375 hp across 7.0L V8, 7.7L V8 configurations.
1954 redesign 1954–1956
Avg 0–60 10.00s
Fastest 10.00s
Tests 1
1955 Series 62 Sedan
The 1954 redesign generation (1954–1956) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1955 Series 62 Sedan at 10.00 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 5.4L V8 configurations.
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Cadillac Eldorado 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
15 production tests + 1 modified · 12 years ▾
2000 Cadillac Eldorado
0 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
2000 Cadillac Eldorado Mosler TwinStar Coupe
5.00sec 0–60
13.40s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.0 mph
- Engine
- Twin 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 575 hp
- Torque
- 600 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,500 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 10 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- Mosler
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Cadillac Eldorado performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac Eldorado trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac Eldorado 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Cadillac Eldorado performance FAQs
10 questions For 2000, the recorded Eldorado test is the Mosler TwinStar Coupe. It reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds at 108 mph. That car is a heavily modified AWD build with 575 hp and 600 lb-ft, not a standard production Eldorado.
The quickest Eldorado on record is the 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe at 5.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.4 seconds with a 108 mph trap speed. That car is heavily modified, so it is the fastest overall Eldorado, not the fastest stock one.
The fastest stock Eldorado on record is the 1995 Touring Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest production Eldorado in verified runs. It is notably slower than the 5.0-second Mosler TwinStar, but that 2000 car is a heavily modified build rather than a stock production model.
Across 10 verified Touring Coupe tests, the Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe averages 9.15 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its best recorded run is 6.4 seconds, set by the 1995 Touring Coupe. Touring Coupe results span a wide range because the nameplate covers multiple years with very different power and weight characteristics.
The 1992-2002 Eldorado generation is the quickest Eldorado generation on record, averaging 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. Its fastest run is the 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe at 5.0 seconds. This generation covers outputs from 200 hp up to 575 hp, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
Within the 1992-2002 generation, the fastest Eldorado is the 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe at 5.0 seconds to 60 mph. It is also the quickest Eldorado overall. This generation averages 6.6 seconds across 7 tests, making it clearly quicker than earlier Eldorado redesigns on record.
The 1967-1970 Eldorado averages 9.73 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest example from that generation is the 1968 Hardtop Coupe at 8.6 seconds. These cars used naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power, with recorded output ranging from 340 hp to 375 hp.
The 1979-1985 Eldorado averages 14.15 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 1984 Touring Coupe at 13.1 seconds. This is the slowest Eldorado generation on average among the redesign groups with more than one test, reflecting its modest 125-135 hp range.
On aggregate, the Touring Coupe is quicker. Across 10 tests, the Touring Coupe averages 9.15 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 6.4 seconds. The Hardtop Coupe averages 9.73 seconds across 3 tests, with its quickest run at 8.6 seconds. Touring Coupe holds both the better average and the better best time.
Across all 16 Eldorado tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.68 seconds at 85.2 mph. The quickest quarter-mile Eldorado on record is the 2000 Mosler TwinStar Coupe at 13.4 seconds and 108 mph. That result comes from a heavily modified car, while the overall average reflects the full range of Eldorado tests.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
Road Test
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac Eldorado can do, not a single marketing claim.
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