Cadillac Calais Models & History 1976
| CALAIS |
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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.
| Model | Series Number | Body Style | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| Calais | 6C | C47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $8629 | 4989 | 4,500 |
| Calais | 6C | C49 | 4-door hardtop Sedan | 6 | $8825 | 5083 | 1,700 |
| ENGINE |
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| Item | Carburetor engine | Fuel Injected engine |
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| 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 |
| CHASSIS DATA |
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| Wheelbase | 130.0 in. |
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| 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 |
| TECHNICAL |
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| Transmission | Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on all models; column shift (400 series) |
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| 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. |
| DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS |
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| Fuel-injected V-8 engine | $647 |
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| 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 |
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| Astroroof for full vinyl roof | $885 |
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| 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 |
