Cadillac Deville Models & History 1968
DEVILLE (V-8) – SERIES 683 |
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On paper, it seemed that the main distinctions of cars in the DeVille lineup were the installation of a power-operated front seat with horizontal adjustment and the addition of illuminated door panel reflectors. There were, however, richer appointments inside and out, including the traditional rear fender Tiffany-like scripts and plusher upholstery trims. In addition, twice as many body styles were provided in DeVille level finish.
CADILLAC ENGINE |
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- V-8. Overhead valves.
- Cast iron block.
- Displacement: 472 cubic inches.
- Bore and stroke: 4.30 x 4.06 inches.
- Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
- Brake horsepower: 375 at 4400 rpm
- Five main bearings.
- Hydraulic valve lifters.
- Carburetor: Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel model 7028210S.
NOTE: The new engine featured
- a metal temperature monitoring device
- air injection emissions control system
- integral air-conditioning system (still optional)
- cast crankshaft and connecting rods
- integral water crossover pipe with thermostatic passages
- engine bearings with more surface area
- 15-plate battery.
NOTE: Some sources list lower prices for 1968 Cadillacs, indicating a mid-year bility and prices of options and acessories were increase. The higher recorded prices are being used here.
CHASSIS |
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- Wheelbase: 129.5″
- Overall length: 224.7″
- Rear axle ratio: 2.94:1
- Transmission: three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic
- Tires: 9.00 x 15
- Front tread: not available
- rear Tread: not available
POWER TRAIN OPTIONS |
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- Optional axle ratio data not available.
- Air injector reactor and closed positive crankcase ventilation standard.
- Controlled differential was now $52.65 extra on all models except Eldorado.
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS |
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Availability and prices of options and accessories were largely the same as 1967
- Auxiliary horn ($16)
- Automatic level control option on models Calais or Deville ($79)
- Automatic Climate Control ($516)
- Bucket seats with console on models Deville (F-J-B) with leather upholstery required ($184)
- Firemist finish ($132)
- Cruise control ($95)
- Rear window defogger on models Calais, Deville (J-B-L) ($27)
- Door guards ($5-8)
- Expanded vinyl upholstery on models Calais ($42)
- Soft Ray glass ($51)
- Guide-Matic headlamp control ($51)
- Head rests ($53)
- Leather upholstery, models J-B-L ($138)
- License frame ($13 pair)
- Padded roof, models J ($132); models B-L ($137)
- Power door locks, two-door ($47); four-door ($68)
- Power ventipanes with required power windows ($72)
- Power windows on Calais models ($116)
- AM radio ($162)
- AM/FM radio ($188)
- AM/FM stereo ($288)
- Reclining front seat with headrests on Convertible with required bucket seats ($84)
- Four-way lefthand power bucket seat on models F-J-B ($53)
- Six-way power front seat on models G-N-K ($111); models F-J-B-L ($83)
- Rear center seat belt ($11)
- Front shoulder straps ($32)
- Tilt-telescope steering wheel ($90)
- Remote control trunk lock ($52)
- Twilight Sentinel ($32)
- White sidewall tires, size 9.00 x 15 four-ply 8PR-5 ($56 exchange)
- New items of optional equipment were added as well:
- Twin front and rear floor mats for all Calais & DeVille ($17)
- Front seat warmer for all Calais & DeVille ($95).