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| 1966 Cadillac Series 75 (69700) | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $10,312.00 | |
| No. Produced | 980 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fleetwood | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 69723 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 149.8 inches | |
| Length | 244.5 inches | |
| Width | 79.9 inches | |
| Height | 57.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 429 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.13 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 340@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 54.6 | |
| Torque | 480@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN Serial Number. | |
| Engine No. Location | On rear portion of crankcase behind intake manifold. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter or Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Turbo Hydra-matic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.21 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Hydraulic power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, duo-servo, self-adjusting | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 26 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 6 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20.75 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | R6100001 and up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 8 | ||
| Digits 1: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3-8: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Cadillac Shop Manual 1966 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Sable Black | |
| Starlight Silver | ||
| Cascade Green | ||
| Inverness Green | ||
| Cape Ivory | ||
| Sandalwood | ||
| Claret Maroon | ||
| Strathmore White | ||
| Summit Gray | ||
| Mist Blue | ||
| Marlin Blue | ||
| Nocturne Blue | ||
| Caribbean Aqua | ||
| Antique Gold | ||
| Autumn Rust | ||
| Flamenco Red | ||
| Cobalt Firemist | ||
| Crystal Firemist | ||
| Tropic Green Firemist | ||
| Florentine Gold Firemist | ||
| Ember Firemist | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Std | |
| Air conditioning | Std | |
| Power seats | Std | |
| Power vent windows | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Std | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |