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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