1969 Cadillac
DeVilles had all of the features used in Calais, plus rear center arm rests; dual rear cigarette lighters and two-way power operated horizontal front seat adjusters. A model identification signature script still sat above the horizontal body side rub molding towards the back of the rear fenders.
| Vehicle identification numbers were stamped on the top of the instrument panel this year and were visible through the windshield |
| The first symbol was a "6" for Cadillac |
| The second and third symbols correspond to the same symbols in the series code number |
| The fourth and fifth symbols correspond to the last two symbols in the standard Fisher Body Division code (Style Number without letter suffix) |
| The Sixth symbol was an "9" for 1969 model year |
The seventh symbol was an assembly plant code as follows:
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| The next group of six numbers was the sequential unit production code |
| The number sequence began with 100001 at each assembly plant |
| Body Style Numbers, on the vehicle data plate (located on firewall) were prefixed with "69" for 1969 and suffixed with a single letter, which also indicated series and model and corresponds to the letter on the charts below |
| 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 @ 4400 rpm |
| Power | 280 kW @ 4400 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230 |
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69-683 | 68369L |
4-door Sedan DeVille | 6 | $5954 | 2109 kg | 7,890 |
| 69-683 | 68347J |
2-door Coupe DeVille | 6 | $5721 | 2089 kg | 65,755 |
| 69-683 | 68349B |
4-door Sedan DeVille | 6 | $5954 | 2118 kg | 72,958 |
| 69-683 | 68367F |
2-door Convertible DeVille | 6 | $5905 | 2086 kg | 16,445 |
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.
| Wheelbase | 3289mm |
| Overall Length | 5715mm |
| Front Tread | not available |
| Rear Tread | not available |
| Tires | 9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls |
1968