the general styling theme found on Calais models, the DeVille series was again distinguished with Tiffany-like scripts above the rear tip of the horizontal body rub moldings. Standard equipment additions followed the pattern of previous years. Cadillac crests and V-shaped moldings, front and rear, were identifiers.
1966 Cadillac
ENGINE
Type
V-8 Overhead valves
Block
Cast iron block
Displacement
7 Liter
Bore and stroke
104.9mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Brake horsepower
340 hp @ 4600 rpm
Power
255 kW @ 4600 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetor
Rochester four-barrel type, model 7026030
STYLE
Model No.
Style No.
Body Type
Seat
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
66-683
68369-L
4-door Sedan
6
$5581
2061 kg
11,860
66-683
68339-B
4-door Hardtop Sedan
6
$5581
2052 kg
60,550
66-683
68357-J
2-door Coupe DeVille
6
$5339
2027 kg
50,580
66-683
68367-F
2-door Convertible Coupe
6
$5555
2020 kg
19,200
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
3289mm
Overall length
5695mm
Front tread
1588mm
Rear tread
1588mm
Automatic level control standard where indicated in text
A new engine mounting system and patented quiet exhaust were used
Tires
8.00 x 15
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Air conditioner
$495
Bucket seats with console in DeVille hardtop, Coupe, and Convertible models with leather upholstery
$188
Controlled differential
$54
Cruise Control
$97
Door guards on two-door models
$4
Door guards on four-door models
$7
Soft Ray tinted glass
$52
Delete-option heater and defroster
$97 credit
Leather upholstery on all Devilles except the convertible models
$141
License plate frame
$6
Padded roof on Coupe DeVille model
$124
Padded roof on DeVille sedan or hardtop models
$140
The new seat warmer
$60.20
Left-hand four-way power bucket seat on DeVille hardtop, Coupe, and Convertible models
$54
The recliner seat with head rest which was available only in DeVille hardtop, Coupe, and Convertible models with Eldorado bench seats or optional bucket seats
$64.20 extra
Power door locks on Coupe and Convertible models
$46
Power door locks on four-door models
$70
Power headlight control
$51
Six-way power front seat on all DeVille models
$85
Head rests
$40.15
Power vent window regulator option
$73
Radio with rear speaker
$165
Radio with rear speaker and remote control
$246
AM/FM radio
$191
Rear seat belts
$18
Front seat belt delete-option
$17 credit
Adjustable steering wheel
$91
Remote control trunk lock
$53
Twilight Sentinel
$57
Five white sidewall tires 9.00 x 15 size with four-ply construction