Cadillac history 1970

1970 CADILLAC CALAIS

A relatively minor restyling marked the 1970 Cadillac Calais. A facelift included a grille with 13 vertical blades set against a delicately cross-hatched rectangular opening. The bright metal headlamp surrounds were bordered with body color to give a more refined look. Narrow, vertical "vee" taillights were seen again, but no longer had smaller V-shaped bottom lenses pointing downward below the bumper. Wheel discs and winged crest fender tip emblems were new. A Calais signature script was placed above the rear end of the horizontal lower belt molding, just ahead of the chromed taillight dividers. Standard equipment included Turbo Hydramatic transmission; power steering; front disc brakes; power windows; center front arm rest; electric clock; two front cigarette lighters; twin front and rear ash trays; complete interior and exterior courtesy lamps; safety, warning, and convenience lights; outside remote control lefthand mirror; visor vanity mirror; and L78-15 bias fiberglass blackwall tires.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
70-682	68249N	4-door Hardtop Sedan	6	5813	4680	5,187
70-682	68247G	2-door Hardtop Coupe	6	5637	4620	4,724

ENGINE

Engine type	Overhead valves. Cast iron block Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters
Displacement	472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)
Bore and stroke	4.30 x 4.06 inches (109 mm x 103 mm)
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Brake horsepower	375 at 4400 rpm
Torque	525 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm
Oil pressure	35-40 psi
Carburetor	Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV
Wheelbase	129.5 inches (329 cm)
Overall length	225 inches (571.5 cm)
Tires	L-78x15

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Automatic Climate Control	$516
Automatic Level Control on Calais and Deville	$79
Special carpets with matching instrument carpet panels	$32
Firemist paint as a special request option	$205
Special paint (except Firemist) as a special request option	$179
Dual Comfort front seat in Deville model L as special request option with standard cloth upholstery	$184
Dual Comfort front seat in Deville model L as special request option with production leather upholstery	$316
Cruise control	$95
Rear window defogger	$26-37
Door-edge guards	$6-10
Dual Comfort seat with standard Brougham trim in all Deville models except Sedan	$105
Soft Ray glass	$53
Guide-Matic headlamp control	$51
Leather upholstery	$156-184
License frame(s)	$6-13
Floor & trunk mats	$11-20
Signal seeking radio AM/FM with rear control	$289
Signal seeking radio AM/FM without rear control	$222
Signal seeking radio with stereo	$322
AM/FM radio	$188
Power seats with Six-Way front	$90-116
Power seats with Six-Way lefthand front with Dual-Comfort	$90- 116
Shoulder belts	$32
Tilt & telescope steering wheel	$95
Electric powered sun roof with required vinyl top and Six-Way seat on all DeVilles except Convertible	$626
Trumpet horn	$15
Remote control trunk lock	$53
Twilight Sentinel	$37
Expanded vinyl upholstery in Calais	$42
Vinyl roof in all Devilles except Convertible	$153
White sidewall tires	$40

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