Cadillac 1967 VVI Data Book page 109

Fleetwood Eldorado Special Features
Special Frame
The Fleetwood Eldorado frame is
designed to fit the structural require-
ments of its front wheel drive. Major
elements are forward while lighter com-
ponents are at the rear. Space at the
rear, normally taken up by the differ-
ential and rear axle housing, permits
mounting the spare tire directly behind
the rear seat to provide adequate
luggage space even with the Eldorado's
close-coupled rear deck design.
Front Suspension
The use of individual torsion bars
instead of coil springs on the front
suspension is in keeping with the space
requirements of the front wheel drive
axles. At the same time, this suspension
method contributes to the handling
characteristics, the feeling of road con-
trol and stability so much appreciated
by personal car owners.
Rear Suspension
Rear suspension in the Eldorado is
provided by single leaf springs, that
are rubber mounted, and the use of
four exclusive Cadillac shock absorbers,
two mounted horizontally and two
angled vertically. Positioned thus, the
shock absorbers provide positive con-
trol of fore and aft wheel deflection as
well as vertical and sideways motion
of the car for maximum stability.
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