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1976 CADILLAC CALAIS

CALAIS

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.

ModelSeries NumberBody StyleBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Calais6CC472-door Coupe6$862949894,500
Calais6CC494-door hardtop Sedan6$882550831,700

ENGINE

ItemCarburetor engineFuel Injected engine
TypeV-8 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement500 cu. in. (8.2 liters)
Bore & stroke4.300 x 4.304 in.
Compression ratio8.5:1
Brake horsepower190 @ 3600 R.P.M.215 @ 3600 R.P.M.
Torque360 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M.400 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M.
Main bearingsFive
Valve liftersHydraulic valve lifters
Fuel distribution4 Bbl. Rochester M4MEFuel Injection

CHASSIS DATA

Wheelbase130.0 in.
Overall length230.7 in.
Coupe Height53.8 in.
Sedan Height54.3 in.
Width76.4 in.
Front Tread61.7 in.
Rear Tread60.7 in.
Standard tiresGR78 x 15-B SBR wide WSW

TECHNICAL

TransmissionThree-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 ratio2.73:1
Optional axle ratio3.15:1
Axle typeHypoid rear axle
Steeringvariable ratio power assisted
Front suspensionupper/lower control arms, coil springs, rod-and-link stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionfour-link drive, coil springs
Body constructionseparate body and perimeter frame
Wheel size15 x 6 JK
Brakesfront ventilated disc. rear drum with power booster
IgnitionHEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank27.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

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 systemN/A
Carpeted rubber floor mats, front/rear$38-$47
Turbine-vaned wheel covers$45
Wire wheels on d'Elegance/Talisman$122
Stowaway spare tireNC

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