Cadillac Calais Models & History 1976
For its final outing, Calais displayed the same front-end look as the more expensive DeVille, with a Cadillac “V” and crest at the hood front. Interiors could be Morgan Plaid in four possible color combinations, or expanded vinyl in antique light buckskin or black. Standard features included
- an AM/FM radio with automatic power antenna
- automatic climate control
- digital clock
- tinted glass
- lamp monitors
- power door locks
Sedans had small coach windows on the rear pillar; coupes much larger, squarish rear quarter windows. Rear fenders held script nameplates. Electronic fuel injection had become optional on the 500 cu. in. V-8 in March 1975, but the carbureted version continued as standard.
| Model |
Series Number |
Body Style |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
| Calais |
6C |
C47 |
2-door Coupe |
6 |
$8629 |
4989 |
4,500 |
| Calais |
6C |
C49 |
4-door hardtop Sedan |
6 |
$8825 |
5083 |
1,700 |
| Item |
Carburetor engine |
Fuel Injected engine |
| Type |
V-8 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head. |
| Displacement |
500 cu. in. (8.2 liters) |
| Bore & stroke |
4.300 x 4.304 in. |
| Compression ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower |
190 @ 3600 R.P.M. |
215 @ 3600 R.P.M. |
| Torque |
360 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M. |
400 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M. |
| Main bearings |
Five |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Fuel distribution |
4 Bbl. Rochester M4ME |
Fuel Injection |
| Wheelbase |
130.0 in. |
| Overall length |
230.7 in. |
| Coupe Height |
53.8 in. |
| Sedan Height |
54.3 in. |
| Width |
76.4 in. |
| Front Tread |
61.7 in. |
| Rear Tread |
60.7 in. |
| Standard tires |
GR78 x 15-B SBR wide WSW |
| Transmission |
Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on all models; column shift (400 series) |
| Gear ratios |
(1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1: (Rev) 2.07:1 or 2.09:1. |
| Standard final drive axle ratio |
2.73:1 |
| Optional axle ratio |
3.15:1 |
| Axle type |
Hypoid rear axle |
| Steering |
variable ratio power assisted |
| Front suspension |
upper/lower control arms, coil springs, rod-and-link stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension |
four-link drive, coil springs |
| Body construction |
separate body and perimeter frame |
| Wheel size |
15 x 6 JK |
| Brakes |
front ventilated disc. rear drum with power booster |
| Ignition |
HEI electronic ignition |
| Fuel tank |
27.5 gal. |
| Fuel-injected V-8 engine |
$647 |
| Heavy-duty cooling system |
$40 |
| 80-amp alternator |
$45. |
| California emission equipment |
$50 |
| Limited slip differential |
$61 |
| Trailering pkg. |
$85 |
| Automatic level control |
$92 |
| CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
| Astroroof for full vinyl roof |
$885 |
| Astroroof (painted) |
$985 |
| Sunroof for full vinyl roof |
$701 |
| Sunroof for painted roof |
$800 |
| Cruise control |
$104. |
| Controlled-cycle wipers |
$28 |
| Rear defogger, grid-type |
$77 |
| Six-way dual comfort power passenger seat: |
$131 |
| Six-way power front lounge seat |
$131 |
| Power passenger 50/50 seat w/recliner |
$221 |
| Manual driver’s 50/50 seatback recliner |
$65 |
| Tilt/telescope steering wheel |
$102 |
| Automatic door locks |
$100 |
| Illuminated entry system |
$52 |
| Fuel monitor |
$26 |
| Theft deterrent system |
$114 |
| Track master |
$263 |
| Remote trunk lock |
$68 |
| Opera lamps |
$58 |
| Twilight Sentinel |
$47 |
| Guidematic headlamp control |
$54 |
| Trumpet horn |
$19 |
| Remote-control right mirror |
$30 |
| Thermometer on left mirror |
$18 |
| Lighted vanity mirror, passenger |
$44 – $60 |
| AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player |
$239 |
| Signal-seeking AM/FM stereo radio |
$147 |
| Signal-seeking AM/FM stereo radio w/weather band |
$209 |
| Firemist paint |
$146 |
| Padded vinyl roof |
$163 |
| Accent stripes |
$42 |
| Door edge guards |
$7-$11 |
| License frame |
$7 each |
| Expanded vinyl upholstery |
$47 |
| Dual comfort 50/50 front seat |
$185 |
| Dual comfort 60/40 front seat |
$123 |
| Leather upholstery |
$220-$235 |
| Front shoulder belts |
$36 |
| Air cushion restraint system |
N/A |
| Carpeted rubber floor mats, front/rear |
$38-$47 |
| Turbine-vaned wheel covers |
$45 |
| Wire wheels on d’Elegance/Talisman |
$122 |
| Stowaway spare tire |
NC |
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