Cadillac Deville Models & History 1976
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Coupe DeVille, a name that had been around for over two decades, was advertised as “America’s favorite luxury car.”
- The mid-1970s edition had a vinyl cabriolet roof with chrome accent strip at the leading edge, and a squarish quarter window (considerably larger than most such windows at this time).
- Sedan DeVille continued the pillarless hardtop that had been part of the GM tradition for years, but would soon be doomed to extinction.
- Sedans also featured narrow sail-shaped fixed windows in the roof quarter panels.
- DeVille’s crosshatch grille was dominated by a framed set of vertical bars, peaking forward slightly at the center.
- An upper horizontal bar above the grille mesh held a Cadillac script at the side and swept down alongside the grille, then outward to wrap around the fenders just above the bumpers.
- Quad rectangular headlamps met wraparound cornering lamps.
- Set into traditional tall housings at rear fender tips were vertical inward-facing and outward-facing side lamps.
- Horizontal taillamps were below the deck lid; backup lamps in toward the license plate housing.
- Script nameplates were on rear quarter panels, just above the bodyside molding.
- New Magnan ribbed knit upholstery came in six colors; Merlin Plaid or Manhattan velour each in two. Eleven leather combinations were available. Distinctive simulated-rosewood appliques and laminates highlighted doors and dash. 50/50 seats had individual fold-down center armrests. The standard 500 cu. in. V-8 (whose days were numbered) could have either a four-barrel carburetor or fuel injection.
- The special-edition Coupe DeVille d’Elegance now carried standard opera lamps behind the quarter windows, which were optional on other DeVille coupes.
- D’Elegance hoods omitted the customary “V” and crest, substituting a distinctive stand-up see-through ornament along the chrome windsplit.
- Styling highlights included dual accent stripes on front and sides of hood, door surfaces, and rear deck (in choice of eight colors).
- Interiors contained new loose-pillow style 50/50 seats in two-toned Magnan ribbed knit cloth (four colors).
- A “DeVille d’Elegance” script was on the instrument panel and sail panels (coupe only).
- The package also included wide brushed-chrome lower door moldings, and bodyside moldings with colored vinyl inserts to match the vinyl roof color.
- Coupe DeVille’s Cabriolet roof option, with Elk Grain vinyl padded vinyl top, added for 1976 a decorative Cadillac crest on the sail panels.
- Also part of the package: a standup see-through hood ornament, chrome roof moldings, and French seam around the backlight.
- Cabriolet roofs had been available on Coupe DeVille since 1974.
| Model | Series Number | Body Style | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| DeVille | 6C | D47 | 2-door Coupe | 6 | $9067 | 5025 | 114,482 |
| DeVille | 6C | D49 | 4-door Hardtop Sedan | 6 | $9265 | 5127 | 67,677 |
| 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 |
| OPTION PACKAGES |
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| Brougham d’Elegance | $885 |
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| Coupe DeVille Cabriolet | $329 |
| Coupe DeVille Cabriolet w/Astroroof | $1288 |
| Coupe DeVille Cabriolet w/sunroof | $1104 |
| DeVille d’Elegance | $650 |
| 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 |
