1974 CADILLAC

DEVILLE

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.

STYLE

ModelBody/style NumberBody TypeSeatingPriceWeightProduction total
6DD47/J2-dr Coupe
6 pass$78674924112,201
6DD49/B4-dr Sedan
6 pass$8100503260,419

NOTE:

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall lengthWidthTires
Brougham133 in234 in80 inchesL78 x 15/B white sidewall bias belted
Eldorado126224 in
Commercial chassis157.5 in-L-78 x 15/B black sidewall bias belted
Seventy-Five151.5 in252 in
All others130 in231 in

ENGINE

DescriptionStandard EngineEldorado Engine
Engine typeV-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron blockV-8 Overhead valves
Main bearingsFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulic
Displacement472 cubic inches (7.7 litres)500 cubic inches (8.2 litres)
Bore and stroke4.300 x 4.060 inches
(109 x 103 mm)
4.300 x 4.304
(109 x 109.3 mm)
Compression ratio8.25:18.25:1
Brake horsepower (net SAE)205 at 4400 rpm210 @ 3600 rpm
Torque365 ft. lbs @ 2400 rpm380 ft. lbs. @ 2000 rpm
Oil pressure35 psi35 psi
CarburetorRochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

Emissions test, required in California$20
Controlled differential (except Eldorado)$56
High altitude performance package$16
High energy electronic ignition$77

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Automatic Climate Control$523
Airbag restraint system$225
Automatic Level Control$77
Cruise control$95
Coupe DeVille Custom Cabriolet, with sun roof$840
Coupe DeVille Custom Cabriolet, without sun roof$220
Rear window defogger$64
DeLuxe robe and pillow$85
DeVille d'Elegance group, in Sedan DeVille$355
DeVille d'Elegance group, in Coupe DeVille$300
Door edge guards. two-door$6
Door edge guards. four-door$10
Power door locks, two-door including seatback release$69
Power door locks four-door$69
Dual Comfort front seat in DeVille$108
Front/rear twin floormats$17
Soft-Ray tinted glass$57
Guidematic headlamp control$49
Trumpet horn$15
Bumper impact strips$24
Lamp monitors$48
License frame$6
Illuminated vanity mirror$43
Righthand remote control outside rear view mirror$27
Firemist paint$132
Special Firemist paint$200
Special non-Firemist paint$174
All radios have power antenna
AM/FM pushbutton$203
AM/FM with tape$426
AM/FM signal seeking$340
Fully-padded vinyl roofs, on DeVille/Calais$152
Six-Way power seat in Calais$120
Six-Way power seat in DeVille$89
Six-Way power seat passenger seat only, with Dual-Comfort$120
Six-Way power seat driver's seat only, with Dual-Comfort$89
Tilt & Telescope steering$94
Sun roof, DeVille$610
Theft deterrent system$80
Left hand remote control thermometer mirror$15
Tires, L78 x 15/D whitewall$41
Tires, LR78 x 15/B whitewall steel belted radial on Calais$156
Tires, LR78 x 15/B whitewall steel belted radial on DeVille with Space Saver spare$156
Tires, L78 x 15/B blackwall bias belted with Space Saver spare$35
Tires, L78 x 15/B whitewall bias belted with Space Saver spare$63
Trailering package$65
Remote control trunk lock$60
Trunk mat$80
Twilight Sentinel$42
Expanded vinyl upholstery in DeVille$184
Special wheel discs$40
Controlled cycle windshield wipers$25

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