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.
Confidence
95%
G8985980
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Cadillac Calais Coupe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | G | Calais Coupe |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Serial Number | 985980 | Unit #985980 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelCalais Coupe
Year1968
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car 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)