Deville Cadillac Models & History 1974
DeVilles again had all Calais equipment plus
- rocker moldings
- rear center arm rests
- rear cigar lighters
- power front seat adjuster
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
- velour upholstery
- DeLuxe padded doors
- front seat back storage pockets
- deep-pile carpeting
- floor mats
- see-through standup hood ornament
- vinyl tape accent stripes
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.
STYLE
| Model | Body/style Number | Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6D | D47/J |
2-dr Coupe |
6 pass | $7867 | 4924 | 112,201 |
| 6D | D49/B |
|
6 pass | $8100 | 5032 | 60,419 |
NOTE:
- At the beginning of the 1974 model year, the following factory retail prices were in effect for DeVille models: D49/6 ($6,793); D47/J ($6,560).
- 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 | |
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
