1976 CADILLAC

CALAIS

For its final outing, Calais displayed the same front-end look as the more expensive DeVille, with a Cadillac "V" and crest at the hood front. Interiors could be Morgan Plaid in four possible color combinations, or expanded vinyl in antique light buckskin or black. Standard features included

an AM/FM radio with automatic power antenna
automatic climate control
digital clock
tinted glass
lamp monitors
power door locks

Sedans had small coach windows on the rear pillar; coupes much larger, squarish rear quarter windows. Rear fenders held script nameplates. Electronic fuel injection had become optional on the 500 cu. in. V-8 in March 1975, but the carbureted version continued as standard.

STYLE

Model	Series Number	Body Style	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Calais	6C	C47	2-door Coupe	6	$8629	4989	4,500
Calais	6C	C49	4-door hardtop Sedan	6	$8825	5083	1,700

ENGINE

Item	Carburetor engine	Fuel Injected engine
Type	V-8 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement	500 cu. in. (8.2 liters)
Bore & stroke	4.300 x 4.304 in.
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Brake horsepower	190 @ 3600 R.P.M.	215 @ 3600 R.P.M.
Torque	360 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M.	400 lb.-ft. @ 2000 R.P.M.
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel distribution	4 Bbl. Rochester M4ME	Fuel Injection

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	130.0 in.
Overall length	230.7 in.
Coupe Height	53.8 in.
Sedan Height	54.3 in.
Width	76.4 in.
Front Tread	61.7 in.
Rear Tread	60.7 in.
Standard tires	GR78 x 15-B SBR wide WSW

TECHNICAL

Transmission	Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on all models; column shift (400 series)
Gear ratios	(1st) 2.48:1; (2nd) 1.48:1; (3rd) 1.00:1: (Rev) 2.07:1 or 2.09:1.
Standard final drive axle ratio	2.73:1
Optional axle ratio	3.15:1
Axle type	Hypoid rear axle
Steering	variable ratio power assisted
Front suspension	upper/lower control arms, coil springs, rod-and-link stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	four-link drive, coil springs
Body construction	separate body and perimeter frame
Wheel size	15 x 6 JK
Brakes	front ventilated disc. rear drum with power booster
Ignition	HEI electronic ignition
Fuel tank	27.5 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Fuel-injected V-8 engine	$647
Heavy-duty cooling system	$40
80-amp alternator	$45.
California emission equipment	$50
Limited slip differential	$61
Trailering pkg.	$85
Automatic level control	$92

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Astroroof for full vinyl roof	$885
Astroroof (painted)	$985
Sunroof for full vinyl roof	$701
Sunroof for painted roof	$800
Cruise control	$104.
Controlled-cycle wipers	$28
Rear defogger, grid-type	$77
Six-way dual comfort power passenger seat:	$131
Six-way power front lounge seat	$131
Power passenger 50/50 seat w/recliner	$221
Manual driver's 50/50 seatback recliner	$65
Tilt/telescope steering wheel	$102
Automatic door locks	$100
Illuminated entry system	$52
Fuel monitor	$26
Theft deterrent system	$114
Track master	$263
Remote trunk lock	$68
Opera lamps	$58
Twilight Sentinel	$47
Guidematic headlamp control	$54
Trumpet horn	$19
Remote-control right mirror	$30
Thermometer on left mirror	$18
Lighted vanity mirror, passenger	$44 - $60
AM/FM stereo radio w/tape player	$239
Signal-seeking AM/FM stereo radio	$147
Signal-seeking AM/FM stereo radio w/weather band	$209
Firemist paint	$146
Padded vinyl roof	$163
Accent stripes	$42
Door edge guards	$7-$11
License frame	$7 each
Expanded vinyl upholstery	$47
Dual comfort 50/50 front seat	$185
Dual comfort 60/40 front seat	$123
Leather upholstery	$220-$235
Front shoulder belts	$36
Air cushion restraint system	N/A
Carpeted rubber floor mats, front/rear	$38-$47
Turbine-vaned wheel covers	$45
Wire wheels on d'Elegance/Talisman	$122
Stowaway spare tire	NC