Cadillac Deville & Calais Models & History 1972
Calais: In 1972, General Motors kept busy with the task of re-engineering its cars to conform to new fuel and safety standards established by Federal Government mandate. There was little time to pay attention to altering appearances and few styling changes were seen in the latest Cadillacs. A modest frontal revision placed more emphasis on horizontal grille blades. The parking lamps were moved from the bumper to between the square bezeled headlamps, which were now set wider apart. V-shaped emblems made a return appearance on the hood and deck lid. A number of equipment changes wre seen. As usual (since 1967) the list of Calais featurees started with all regulation safety drvices, to which was added variable ratio power steering; dual power brakes with front discs; automatic transmission; power windows; all courtesy and warning lights; a new bumper impact system; three-speed wipers and windshield washers; visor vanity mirror; two front cigar lighters; automatic parking brake release; front center arm rest; passenger assist straps; side marker and cornering lights; the 472 cubic inch four-barrel V-8; flow-through ventilation; and five L78-15 black sidewall bias belted tires. Externally, the Calais was identified by front fender model scripts; tin horizontal belt moldings; fender skirts; full wheel covers; and a script on the right side of the trunk.
| MODEL DESCRIPTION | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory price | Shipping weight | Production total |
| Calais | 682/C | C49-N |  4-dr HT Sedan |
6 pass. | $5938 | 4698 lb | 3875 |
| Calais | 682/C | C47-G |  2-dr HT Coupe |
6 pass. | $5771 | 4642 lb | 3900 |
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Overhead valves. Cast iron block |
| Main bearings | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Displacement | 472 cubic inches (7.7 litres) |
| Bore and stroke | 4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower (net SAE) | 220 at 4400 rpm |
| Brake horsepower (gross SAE) | 345 at 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 365 ft. lbs @2400 rpm |
| Oil pressure | 35 psi |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV |
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais & Deville | 130 in | 229 in | L-78 x 15 |
| POWERTRAIN OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | $92 |
| Controlled differential | $56 |
| Eighty-Amp generator | $41 |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | $56 |
| Exhaust emission system, required on all cars built for California sale | $15 |
| Trailer Towing package | $92 |
| Trackmaster | $205 |
| CONVENIENCE OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control | $523 |
| Automatic Level Control | $77 |
| Rear window defogger | $31 |
| Door edge guards in 2-door | $6 |
| Door edge guards in 4-door | $9 |
| Power door locks | $69 |
| Power door locks with electric seat back release in coupes | $69 |
| Dual Comfort seat in DeVille | $103 |
| Twin type floor mats | $16 |
| Soft Ray tinted glass | $57 |
| Bumper impact strips | $24 |
| License frame(s) | $6/1; $11/2 |
| Remote control right mirror | $26 |
| Firemist paint | $128 |
| AM/FM pushbutton Radio | $183 |
| AM/FM signal-seeking stereo Radio | $320 |
| AM/FM radio with tape | $406 |
| Full vinyl padded top for DeVille, including “halo” on Coupe DeVille | $152 |
| Power seat options | $89-115 |
| Shoulder belts in rear seat | $31 |
| Tilt and Telescope steering wheel | $92 |
| DeVille sun roof with vinyl or padded roof mandatory | $610 |
| Remote control trunk lock | $56 |
| Trunk mat | $8 |
| Twilight Sentinel | $40 |
| Expanded vinyl Calais upholstery | $41 |
| Expanded leather upholstery in DeVille | $169 |
| White sidewall L78-15 tires | $41 |
