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1968 Cadillac Calais Coupe

The Calais Coupe was Cadillac's entry-level two-door offering in 1968, competing directly with Lincoln Continental while sharing the same 472 CID V8 as more expensive models.
G8100001
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Cadillac Calais Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Code G Calais Coupe
Year Code 8 1968
Serial Number 100001 Unit #100001

Basic Information

MakeCadillac
ModelCalais Coupe
Year1968
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraClassic Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1968 Cadillacs used V8 engines:

Engine V8, 472 CID, 375 HP
Horsepower375 HP
Displacement472 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Original Specifications (Matched to: Calais)

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear37.2
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear39.7
Length224.7
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase129.5
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)