Deville Cadillac Models & History  1968

Onpaper, 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.

1968 Cadillac

STYLE

Model No. Style No. Body Type Seat Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
68-683 68369-L

4-door Sedan

6 $5785 2127 kg 9,850
68-683 68349-B

4-door Hardtop Sedan

6 $5785 2125 kg 72,662
68-683 68347-J

2-door Coupe DeVille

6 $5552 2089 kg 63,935
68-683 68367-F

2-door Convertible Deville

6 $5736 2091 kg 18,025

NOTE: Some sources list lower prices for 1968 Cadillacs, indicating a mid-year increase. The higher recorded prices are being used here.

ENGINE

Type V-8. Overhead valves
Block Cast iron block
Displacement 7.729 Liters
Bore and stroke 109.2mm x 103.1mm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Brake horsepower 375 hp @ 4400 rpm
Power 280 kW @ 4400 rpm
Bearings Five main bearings
Valve Lifters 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.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase 3289mm
Overall Length 5707mm
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

1968 Cadillac

  • 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

Availability and prices of options and accessories were largely the same as 1967
Auxiliary horn $16
Automatic level control option on 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 Deville (J-B-L) $27
Door guards $5-8
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 on Coupe DeVille $132
Padded roof on Sedans $137
Power door locks, two-door $47
Power door locks, four-door $68
Power ventipanes with required power windows $72
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 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 DeVille models $17
Front seat warmer for all DeVille models $95