1974 CADILLAC


1974 Cadillac Coupe deville

For 1974, there were five models:

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

ENGINE

DescriptionStandard EngineEldorado Engine
Engine typeV-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron blockV-8 Overhead valves
Main bearingsFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulic
Displacement472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)500 cubic inches (8.2 litres)
Bore and stroke4.300 x 4.060 inches
(109 x 103mm)
4.300 x 4.304
(109 x 109.3 mm)
Compression ratio8.25:18.25:1
Brake horsepower (net SAE)205 at 4400 rpm210 @ 3600 rpm
Torque365 ft. lbs @ 2400 rpm380 ft. lbs. @ 2000 rpm
Oil pressure35 psi35 psi
CarburetorRochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV

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