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 63.5mm, 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 sculptured rear deck and bumper treatments.

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
69-68268249N
4-door Hardtop Sedan

4-door Hardtop Sedan

6$56602105 kg6,825
69-68268247G
2-door Hardtop Coupe

2-door Hardtop Coupe

6$54842070 kg5,600

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.

CALAIS V-8 ENGINE

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement7.729 Liters
Bore and stroke109.2mm x 103.1mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower375 @ 4400 rpm
Power280 kW @ 4400 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorRochester four-barrel Quadrajet, model 7028230

CHASSIS

Wheelbase3289mm
Overall Length5715mm
Front Treadnot available
Rear Treadnot available
Tires9.00 x 15-PR blackwalls

POWER TRAIN OPTIONS

All cars used the 7.7 Liters, 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

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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.
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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