1970 CADILLAC CALAIS Cadillac Index A relatively minor restyling marked the 1970 Cadillac Calais. A facelift included a grille with 13 vertical blades set against a delicately cross-hatched rectangular opening. The bright metal headlamp surrounds were bordered with body color to give a more refined look. Narrow, vertical "vee" taillights were seen again, but no longer had smaller V-shaped bottom lenses pointing downward below the bumper. Wheel discs and winged crest fender tip emblems were new. A Calais signature script was placed above the rear end of the horizontal lower belt molding, just ahead of the chromed taillight dividers. Standard equipment included Turbo Hydramatic transmission; power steering; front disc brakes; power windows; center front arm rest; electric clock; two front cigarette lighters; twin front and rear ash trays; complete interior and exterior courtesy lamps; safety, warning, and convenience lights; outside remote control lefthand mirror; visor vanity mirror; and L78-15 bias fiberglass blackwall tires.

Model NumberStyle NumberBody TypeSeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
70-68268249N4-door Hardtop Sedan6581346805,187
70-68268247G2-door Hardtop Coupe6563746204,724

ENGINE

Engine typeOverhead valves. Cast iron block Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters
Displacement472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)
Bore and stroke4.30 x 4.06 inches (109 mm x 103 mm)
Compression ratio10.0:1
Brake horsepower375 at 4400 rpm
Torque525 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm
Oil pressure35-40 psi
CarburetorRochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV
Wheelbase129.5 inches (329 cm)
Overall length225 inches (571.5 cm)
TiresL-78x15


AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Automatic Climate Control$516
Automatic Level Control on Calais and Deville$79
Special carpets with matching instrument carpet panels$32
Firemist paint as a special request option$205
Special paint (except Firemist) as a special request option$179
Dual Comfort front seat in Deville model L as special request option with standard cloth upholstery$184
Dual Comfort front seat in Deville model L as special request option with production leather upholstery$316
Cruise control$95
Rear window defogger$26-37
Door-edge guards$6-10
Dual Comfort seat with standard Brougham trim in all Deville models except Sedan$105
Soft Ray glass$53
Guide-Matic headlamp control$51
Leather upholstery$156-184
License frame(s)$6-13
Floor & trunk mats$11-20
Signal seeking radio AM/FM with rear control$289
Signal seeking radio AM/FM without rear control$222
Signal seeking radio with stereo$322
AM/FM radio$188
Power seats with Six-Way front$90-116
Power seats with Six-Way lefthand front with Dual-Comfort$90- 116
Shoulder belts$32
Tilt & telescope steering wheel$95
Electric powered sun roof with required vinyl top and Six-Way seat on all DeVilles except Convertible$626
Trumpet horn$15
Remote control trunk lock$53
Twilight Sentinel$37
Expanded vinyl upholstery in Calais$42
Vinyl roof in all Devilles except Convertible$153
White sidewall tires$40

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