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1965 Cadillac Calais Series 68200
Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $5,059.00
No. Produced 12,515
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 68257
Weight 4,435lbs
Wheelbase 129.5 inches
Length 224 inches
Width 79.9 inches
Height 54.6 inches
Front Tread 62.5 inches
Rear Tread 62.5 inches
Type V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 429 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.13 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 340@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.6
Torque 480@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location On rear portion of block behind left cylinder bank.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Turbo Hydra-matic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.94 to 1
Front Helical coil
Rear Helical coil
Hydraulic power
Service Power, duo-servo, self-adjusting
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear wheels
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Slotted disc
Wheel Mfr Kelsey Hayes
Wheel Size 15
Tire Type Tubeless
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 11.2 Pints
Cooling System 18.1 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. G5100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 8
Digits 1: Series & Body style
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3-8: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

Cadillac Shop Manual 1965Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type
Colors Aspen White
Sable Black
Starlight Silver
Ascot Gray
Hampton Blue
Tahoe Blue
Ensign Blue
Alpine Turquoise
Cascade Green
Inverness Green
Cape Ivory
Sandalwood
Sierra Gold
Samoan Bronze
Matador Red
Claret Maroon
Peacock Firemist
Sheffield Firemist
Jade Firemist
Saddle Firemist
Crimson Firemist
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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