Cadillac Models & History 1974
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 |
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- 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 |
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- 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 | |
