1974 Cadillac Coupe deville
DeVilles again had all Calais equipment plus
A DeVille script nameplate replaced the Calais signature above the rear tip of the lower belt molding. New options included a DeVille d'Elegance luxury appointments package and a fully padded vinyl Cabriolet roof treatment. Ingredients of the former package were
The Cabriolet group incorporated a landau style top with bright metal forward divider strip. A Space Saver spare tire was standard when DeVilles were ordered with optional white sidewall steel belted radial tires.
| Model | Body/style Number | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6D | D47/J |
2-dr Coupe DeVille | 6 pass | $7867 | 4924 | 112,201 |
| 6D | D49/B |
4-dr Sedan DeVille | 6 pass | $8100 | 5032 | 60,419 |
NOTE:
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Width | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham | 133 in | 234 in | 80 inches | L78 x 15/B white sidewall bias belted |
| Eldorado | 126 | 224 in | ||
| Commercial chassis | 157.5 in | - | L-78 x 15/B black sidewall bias belted | |
| Seventy-Five | 151.5 in | 252 in | ||
| All others | 130 in | 231 in |
| 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 | ||