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1966 Cadillac Calais Series 68200
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $5,171.00
No. Produced 4,575
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 68269
Weight 4,460lbs
Wheelbase 129.5 inches
Length 224 inches
Width 79.9 inches
Height 55.6 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 crankcase behind intake manifold.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
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 3.21 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Hydraulic power
Service Power, duo-servo, self-adjusting
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 26 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6 Pints
Cooling System 17.25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. K6100001 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 1966Los 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 1966Detroit 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 Sable Black
Starlight Silver
Cascade Green
Inverness Green
Cape Ivory
Sandalwood
Claret Maroon
Strathmore White
Summit Gray
Mist Blue
Marlin Blue
Nocturne Blue
Caribbean Aqua
Antique Gold
Autumn Rust
Flamenco Red
Cobalt Firemist
Crystal Firemist
Tropic Green Firemist
Florentine Gold Firemist
Ember Firemist
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaStd
Speed control deviceOpt
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