1974 CADILLAC

1974
Cadillac Coupe deville

For 1974, there were five models:

Calais: two-door hardtop coupe and four-door hardtop sedan
DeVille: two-door coupe and four-door sedan
Fleetwood Sixty-Special Brougham: four-door sedan
Fleetwood Seventy-five: four-door sedan, four-door limousine, and commercial chassis used in hearses and ambulances, etc.
Fleetwood Eldorado: two-door hardtop coupe and two-door convertible

HISTORICAL

Model introductions took place on September 16, 1973.
Model year production hit 242,330 cars.
All U.S. auto sales were off this season, as a side affect of the Arab oil embargo.
Because of this, Cadillac's lower production level was still sufficient to pull down a greater market share.

CADILLAC I. D. NUMBERS

The serial number system and locations were the same as the previous year with sixth symbol changed to a "4" to indicate 1974 model year.
Calais were numbered 6C4( )R4Q 100001 and up
DeVilles 6D5( )R4( ) 10D001 and up
Eldorados 6L()S4Q( ) 400001 and up
Broughams 6B69R4Q 100001 and up
Seventy-Five 6F()R4Q100001 to 350000

ENGINES
Description	Standard Engine	Eldorado Engine
Engine type	V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block	V-8 Overhead valves
Main bearings	Five	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Displacement	472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)	500 cubic inches (8.2 litres)
Bore and stroke	4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 x 103 mm)	4.300 x 4.304 (109 x 109.3 mm)
Compression ratio	8.25:1	8.25:1
Brake horsepower (net SAE)	205 at 4400 rpm	210 @ 3600 rpm
Torque	365 ft. lbs @ 2400 rpm	380 ft. lbs. @ 2000 rpm
Oil pressure	35 psi	35 psi
Carburetor	Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV

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