DeVilles had all of the features used in Calais, plus rear center arm rests; dual rear cigarette lighters and two-way power operated horizontal front seat adjusters. A model identification signature script still sat above the horizontal body side rub molding towards the back of the rear fenders.
CADILLAC V-8 ENGINE
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 four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230.
Model Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
69-683
68369L
4-door Sedan DeVille
6
5954
4640
7,890
69-683
68347J
2-door Coupe DeVille
6
5721
4595
65,755
69-683
68349B
4-door Sedan DeVille
6
5954
4660
72,958
69-683
68367F
2-door Convertible DeVille
6
5905
4590
16,445
NOTE: On January 1, 1969, head rests (restraints) became mandatory on all U. S. and Canadian cars. Cadillac prices were increased $18 to reflect the cost of the head rests. Dealer preparation charges were $90 on Calais and DeVille. These charges are included in retail prices listed above.
CHASSIS
Wheelbase: 129.5 inches.
Overall length: 225 inches.
Front tread: not available.
Rear tread: not available.
Tires: 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls.
POWER TRAIN OPTIONS
All cars used the 472 cubic inch, 375 horsepower V-8 with no other powerplants available.
Turbo-Hydramatic transmission was standard equipment throughout the line.
Controlled differential was $52.65 extra on all models except Eldorado.
Standard axle ratios: (Seventy-Five) 3.21:1; (Eldorado) 3.07:1; (all other models) 2.94:1.
Door guards, models G-F-J ($5); models N-B-L ($8).
Dual comfort seat models F-J-B ($105).
Twin front and rear floor mats ($17).
Soft Ray tinted glass ($53).
Guide-Matic headlamp control ($51).
Head restraints ($18)
Note: Head restraints mandatory after January 1, 1969.
Leather upholstery, models J-B-L ($138)
License frame, single ($6); dual ($13).
Power door locks, includes electric seat back release, models G-F-J ($68); models N-B-L ($68)
AM radio ($162).
AM/FM radio ($188).
Six-way power seat adjuster, front seat, models G-N ($116); front seat, models F-J-B-L, with bench seat only ($90); models F-J-B, for righthand Dual Comfort seat, Code Y accessories required, ($116).
Front seat warmer, available all models, ($95).
Front shoulder belts ($32).
Tilt and telescope steering wheel ($95).
Trumpet horn ($16).
Remote control trunk lock ($32).
Twilight Sentinel, ($32).
Expanded vinyl roof, in standard production colors, models G-N ($42).
