Cadillac Deville Models & History 1973
| DEVILLE |
|---|
Bright body underscores with rear extensions distinguished the DeVille externally. There were also DeVille signatures on the rear roof pillar. Equipment specifications were comparable to 1972. The DeVille was actually a Calais with added trim, richer appointments, rear arm rest and standard power seat.
| MODEL DESCRIPTION | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Body/style Number |
Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
| DeVille | ||||||
| 6D | D47/J |  2-door Coupe |
6 pass | $6268 | 4925 | 112,849 |
| 6D | D49/N |  4-door Sedan |
6 pass | $6500 | 4985 | 103,394 |
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block |
| Main bearings | Five |
| Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
| Displacement | 472 cubic inches (7.7 litres) |
| Bore and stroke | 4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower (net SAE) | 220 @ 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 365 ft. lbs @ 2400 rpm |
| Oil pressure | 35 psi |
| Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV |
The 1973 Cadillac engines were the same as the 1972 except for a new EGR (exhaust gas recirculation system). The ’73 model was now calculated by the SAE net horsepower rating.
| CHASSIS FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Tires |
| Commercial chassis | 157.5 in | – | L-78 x 15 |
| Seventy-Five | 151.5 in | 251 in | |
| Sixty-special | 133 in | 232 in | |
| Eldorado | 126.3 | 222 in | |
| Calais & DeVille | 130 in | 231 in | |
| The chassis features are the same as 1972 except overall length is two inches more on Calais/DeVilles/Broughams; one inch more for Seventy-Fives; one inch less for Eldorados. | |||
| POWERTRAIN OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | $92 |
| Controlled differential (except Eldorado) | $56 |
| Eighty-Amp generator | $41 |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | $56 |
| Exhaust emission system, required on all cars built for California sale | $15 |
| Trailer Towing package (Eldorado) | $62 |
| Trailer Towing package (all other models) | $92 |
| Trackmaster | $205 |
| CONVENIENCE OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control | $523 |
| Automatic Level Control | $77 |
| Rear window defogger | $31 |
| Lefthand remote control thermometer mirror | $15 |
| Door edge guards in 2-door | $6 |
| Door edge guards in 4-door | $9 |
| Lighted righthand visor vanity mirror | $43 |
| Power door locks | $69 |
| Power door locks with electric seat back release in coupes and convertibles | $69 |
| Dual Comfort seat in DeVille | $103 |
| Twin type floor mats | $16 |
| Soft Ray tinted glass | $57 |
| Bumper impact strips | $24 |
| License frame(s) | $6/1; $11/2 |
| Remote control right mirror | $26 |
| Firemist paint | $128 |
| Theft deterrent system | $80 |
| AM/FM pushbutton Radio | $183 |
| AM/FM signal-seeking stereo Radio | $320 |
| AM/FM radio with tape | $406 |
| Full vinyl padded top for DeVille, including “halo” on Coupe DeVille | $152 |
| Power seat options | $89-115 |
| DeLuxe robe and pillow | $85 |
| Shoulder belts in rear seat | $31 |
| Tilt and Telescope steering wheel | $92 |
| DeVille sun roof with vinyl or padded roof mandatory | $610 |
| Remote control trunk lock | $56 |
| Trunk mat | $8 |
| Twilight Sentinel | $40 |
| Expanded vinyl Calais upholstery | $41 |
| Expanded leather upholstery in DeVille | $169 |
| White sidewall L78-15 tires | $41 |
| Steel-belted radial ply tires, size L78 x 15 with Space Saver spare | $156 |
