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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.

STYLE

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

CHASSIS

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

DRIVETRAIN

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 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