The new-generation Fleetwood/DeVille was, in Cadillac's words, "engineered from the ground up, to make more
efficient use of space." That meant a new body, new chassis, new suspension, and new engine, in an integrated
design. Trunk space grew larger. DeVilles gave more rear leg/headroom. Broughams (below) were just as
spacious as before. DeVilles (and Fleetwoods) wore a new horizontal crosshatch grille with four horizontal and
nine vertical divider bars, peaking forward at the center, topped by a "Cadillac" script nameplate at the side of
the wide upper bar. The grille pattern of wide holes was repeated down at the bumper, between the license plate
and bumper guards. Small vertical parking/signal lamps just outside the grille, quad rectangular headlamps
reaching all the way out to fender edges, and large cornering lenses at the side, were all the same height as the
grille. That combination gave the whole front end a wide, uniform appearance that flowed into the bodysides. All
that was topped off by a stand-up crest hood ornament. In sum, it carried on the traditional Cadillac look. Bodies
had full rear wheel openings and vertical taillamps. New bumpers had dual rubber strip protective inserts.
The new instrument panel had a "central control area" that allowed both driver and passenger to reach air
conditioning, radio, and accessory controls. Options included wire wheel discs, opera lamps, and accent stripes.
Standard DeVille/Fleetwood equipment included
wide-whitewall steel-‘kted radial tires
variable-radio power steering (fixed ratios on limos)
cornering lights
lamp monitors
power windows and door locks
Soft Ray tinted glass
three-speed wiper/washers
Freedom battery
digital clock
color-keyed litter container
six-way power driver's seat
center armrests
visor vanity mirror
turbo Hydra-matic transmission
Automatic climate control was redesigned so it operated only when necessary. Aberdeen cloth upholstery came in
light yellow-gold, dark blue, medium saffron, and claret. Ribbed Dynasty cloth came in six colors (including
claret). Eleven other interior choices featured leather (including white). The standard AM/FM radio included an
automatic power antenna. The DeVille d'Elegance special edition added pillow-style 50/50 Dual Comfort seats in
Medici crushed velour cloth in claret, medium saffron, dark blue, or light buckskin color). Upper door pads,
inserts in door pull straps, and front seatback assist straps were also Medici cloth. Bodyside moidings held vinyl
inserts that matched the body color. The Coupe DeVille Cabriolet roof option came in 13 coordinated colors,
with a Cadillac crest on the sail panel and bright roof moldings.
Model Number
Style Number
Body Type
Seating
Factory
Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
6C
D47
2-door
Coupe
6
$9654
4186
138,750
6C
D69
4-door
Sedan
6
$9864
4222
95,421
ENGINE
Feature
Base Engine
Optional Engine
Type
90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head
Displacement
425 cu in. (7.0 liters)
Bore & stroke
4.082 x 4.06 in.
Compression ratio
8.2:1
Brake horsepower
180 @ 4000 rpm
195 @ 3800 rpm
Torque
320 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
320 lbs.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Main bearings
Five
valve lifters
Hydraulic
Fuel supply
4 Bbl. Carburetor
Electronic fuel-injection
VIN Code
S
T
CHASSIS
Wheelbase: 121.5
Overall length: 221.2"
Height: 54.4" (coupe); 55.3" (sedan)
Width: 74.6"
Front Tread: 61.7"
Rear Tread: 60.7"
Standard tire: GR78 x 15-8 SBR wide WSW
TECHNICAL
Transmission: Turbo Hydra-matic transmission standard on all models; column shift
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