Although its overall size and character was largely unchanged, the 1969 Cadillac was restyled in the Eldorado image. An Eldorado like front fender treatment evolved and helped to emphasize a stronger horizontal design line. Rear quarters were extended to give the car a longer look. There was also an all-new grille with dual horizontal headlamps positioned in the outboard, step-down areas of the grille. The hood was again extended, a total of 2-1/2 inches, to add to the impression of extra length. Calais models came with the following:
All regular Cadillac models had a new, squarer roof line and scluptured rear deck and bumper treatments.
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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| 69-682 | 68249N | 4-door Hardtop
Sedan | 6 | 5660 | 4630 | 6,825 |
| 69-682 | 68247G | 2-door Hardtop
Coupe | 6 | 5484 | 4555 | 5,600 |
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.
| Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
| Block | 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 |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230. |
| Wheelbase | 129.5 inches. |
| Overall length | 225 inches. |
| Front tread | not available. |
| Rear tread | not available. |
| Tires | 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls. |
| 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: 2.94:1. |
| Automatic Climate Control option | $516 |
| Automatic level control | $79 |
| Firemist paint | $132 |
| Cruise Control | $95 |
| Rear window defogger | $26 |
| Door guards | $8 |
| 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. | |
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| License frame, single | $6 |
| License frame, dual | $13 |
| Power door locks, includes electric seat back release, coupe | $68 |
| Power door locks, sedan | $68 |
| AM radio | $162 |
| AM/FM radio | $188 |
| Six-way power seat adjuster, front seat | $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 | $42 |
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