Cadillac history 1972

1972 CADILLAC DEVILLE & CALAIS

Calais: In 1972, General Motors kept busy with the task of re-engineering its cars to conform to new fuel and safety standards established by Federal Government mandate. There was little time to pay attention to altering appearances and few styling changes were seen in the latest Cadillacs. A modest frontal revision placed more emphasis on horizontal grille blades. The parking lamps were moved from the bumper to between the square bezeled headlamps, which were now set wider apart. V-shaped emblems made a return appearance on the hood and deck lid. A number of equipment changes wre seen. As usual (since 1967) the list of Calais featurees started with all regulation safety drvices, to which was added variable ratio power steering; dual power brakes with front discs; automatic transmission; power windows; all courtesy and warning lights; a new bumper impact system; three-speed wipers and windshield washers; visor vanity mirror; two front cigar lighters; automatic parking brake release; front center arm rest; passenger assist straps; side marker and cornering lights; the 472 cubic inch four-barrel V-8; flow-through ventilation; and five L78-15 black sidewall bias belted tires. Externally, the Calais was identified by front fender model scripts; tin horizontal belt moldings; fender skirts; full wheel covers; and a script on the right side of the trunk.

MODEL DESCRIPTION
Model Name	Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory price	Shipping weight	Production total
Calais	682/C	C49-N	4-dr HT Sedan	6 pass.	$5938	4698 lb	3875
Calais	682/C	C47-G	2-dr HT Coupe	6 pass.	$5771	4642 lb	3900

ENGINE
Engine type	Overhead valves. Cast iron block
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic
Displacement	472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)
Bore and stroke	4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Brake horsepower (net SAE)	220 at 4400 rpm
Brake horsepower (gross SAE)	345 at 4400 rpm
Torque	365 ft. lbs @2400 rpm
Oil pressure	35 psi
Carburetor	Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV

Model	Wheelbase	Overall length	Tires
Calais & Deville	130 in	229 in	L-78 x 15

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Cruise control	$92
Controlled differential	$56
Eighty-Amp generator	$41
Heavy-duty cooling system	$56
Exhaust emission system, required on all cars built for California sale	$15
Trailer Towing package	$92
Trackmaster	$205

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Automatic Climate Control	$523
Automatic Level Control	$77
Rear window defogger	$31
Door edge guards in 2-door	$6
Door edge guards in 4-door	$9
Power door locks	$69
Power door locks with electric seat back release in coupes	$69
Dual Comfort seat in DeVille	$103
Twin type floor mats	$16
Soft Ray tinted glass	$57
Bumper impact strips	$24
License frame(s)	$6/1; $11/2
Remote control right mirror	$26
Firemist paint	$128
AM/FM pushbutton Radio	$183
AM/FM signal-seeking stereo Radio	$320
AM/FM radio with tape	$406
Full vinyl padded top for DeVille, including "halo" on Coupe DeVille	$152
Power seat options	$89-115
Shoulder belts in rear seat	$31
Tilt and Telescope steering wheel	$92
DeVille sun roof with vinyl or padded roof mandatory	$610
Remote control trunk lock	$56
Trunk mat	$8
Twilight Sentinel	$40
Expanded vinyl Calais upholstery	$41
Expanded leather upholstery in DeVille	$169
White sidewall L78-15 tires	$41

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