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Aside from the new-for-1990 Touring Coupe model ( see entry below ) introduced later in the model year, it was a year of enhancement for Eldorado.

A driver's side airbag was introduced as standard equipment, but as a result, the telescoping steering column was discontinued ( although the tilt feature remained ).

Cruise control buttons were mounted on the center of the previous steering wheel, but with the advent of the air bag ( mounted on a smaller diameter steering wheel ), they were now moved to the turn signal stalk.

A new multi-point fuel injection replaced the throttle-body style from last year, and horsepower jumped from 155 to 180, although the new system required the use of premium fuel.

A new cast aluminum wheel design ( not available with the Touring Suspension package ) was optional for those customers who desired something different than the standard " snowflake " alloy wheel on the base Eldorado.

Seating received numerous enhancements, including new molded trim panels, additional lateral and lumbar support, French seams, and revised front headrests.

Full leather upholstery ( formerly leather and cloth ) was now standard on the Biarritz model, but the base model lost the seat-back map pockets.

The cellular telephone disappeared from the option list, and the vinyl center armrest was revamped.

The electronic climate control received an update in the form of three automatic and two manual settings.

The optional leather upholstery package on the base model now included a power passenger seat recliner.

Last year's " Eldorado Option Package " ( which included new-style carpeted floor mats, body-color door edge guards, illuminated driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors, luggage compartment mat, and the illuminated entry system ) was now standard.

Additionally, previously optional items that were added as standard equipment this year included the rear window defogger with heated outside mirrors, and bodyside accent striping.

New options for 1990 included a central-unlocking feature ( from the outside door locks using the key ) added to the automatic door locks.

A revised deck-lid engine plaque now mentioned the port fuel injection, and the deck-lid itself held a chromed handle above the license plate opening.

Also, the rear safety reflectors moved from the bumper onto the panel below the decklid this year.

A new charcoal-colored vinyl strip accented the chrome bumper and bodyside moldings this year, while the front bumper guards changed from body-color to charcoal.

In the front suspension, the stabilizer shaft was revised for ride and handling, while the tire jack located in the trunk had a new carpeted storage container.

Price for 1990 was $ 28, 885, with the Biarritz model an additional $ 3, 180.

Production dropped to 20, 874 units, about 1 / 3 of which were the Biarritz model.

An additional 1, 507 Eldorado Touring Coupe models were made.