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| 1970 Cadillac De Ville Series 68300 | ||
| Sedan de Ville | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $6,118.00 | |
| No. Produced | 83,274 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 68349 | |
| Weight | 4,651lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 129.5 inches | |
| Length | 225 inches | |
| Width | 79.9 inches | |
| Height | 54.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 63 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 63 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 472 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.3 & 4.06 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 375@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 59.2 | |
| Torque | 525@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN Serial Number. | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at rear of crankcase bhehind intake manifold. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | 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 | 2.93 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Helical coil | ||
| Rear | Helical coil | ||
| Steering Gear | Variable-ratio power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11.9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear wheels | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | L78 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 26 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 7 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 21 3/10 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | L0100001 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 top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Cadillac Data Book 1970 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Cadillac Shop Manual 1970 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| 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 1970 | 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 | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Phantom Gray Metallic | ||
| Chateau Mauve Firemist Metallic | ||
| Cotillion White | ||
| Patina Silver Metallic | ||
| Sable Black | ||
| Corinthian Blue Metallic | ||
| Condor Blue Metallic | ||
| Adriatic Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Glenmore Green Metallic | ||
| Byzantine Gold Metallic | ||
| Bayberry Metallic | ||
| Sauterne Metallic | ||
| Dark Walnute Metallic | ||
| San Mateo Red Metallic | ||
| Monarch Burgandy Metallic | ||
| Spartacus Blue Firemist Metallic | ||
| Lucerne Aqua Firemist Metallic | ||
| Regency Bronze Firemist Metallic | ||
| Cinnamon Firemist Metallic | ||
| Nottingham Green Firemist Metallic | ||
| Briarwood Firemist Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Std | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Std | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |