Calais Cadillac Models & History 1974
Amajor restyling marketed the “Gas Crunch” era Cadillacs of 1974. A wide egg crate grille was used. Dual round headlamps were mounted in close together square bezels. Further outboard were double-deck wraparound parking lamps. Shorter vertical grille guards appeared in about the same position as before. Rear fender sides were flatter, without the elliptical bulge. The thin belt line moldings was positioned lower by several inches. The rear end had vertical bumper ends with the taillights built in. Both bumpers, especially the rear, protruded out further from the body. Coupes sported large, wide “coach” windows giving a thick center pillar look. A new curved instrument panel housed a digital clock. Standard equipment included:
- variable-ratio power steering
- dual power brakes
- front disc brakes
- automatic transmission
- power windows
- all courtesy and warning lights
- three-speed wipers and electric washers
- visor vanity mirror
- two front cigar lighters
- front and rear arm rests
- remote control lefthand outside mirror
- assist straps
- side and cornering lights
- automatic parking brake release
- front center arm rest
- litter container
- flow-through ventilation
- L-78 x 15B blackwall bias belted tires
- A-472 cubic inch four-barrel V-8
STYLE
Model | Body/style Number | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6C | C47/G | 6 pass | $7371 | 4900 | 4,449 | |
6C | C49/N | 6 pass | $7545 | 4979 | 4,449 |
NOTE:
- At the beginning of the 1974 model year, the following factory retail prices were in effect for Calais models: C49/N ($6,327); C47/G ($6,153).
- A mid-year price increase resulted in the factory retails shown in the chart above.
- Mid-year price increases, although nothing new to the auto industry, became much more common after the early 1970s.
CHASSIS
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 |
ENGINE
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 |