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1972 Cadillac Calais

The 1972 Calais Coupe adopted the new 13-character alphanumeric VIN for the first time, signaling the industry-wide standardization that would culminate in the universal 17-digit VIN adopted in 1981.
Confidence 95%
6C47R2Q284986
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1972 Cadillac Calais

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 6 Cadillac
Series Code C Calais
Body Style Code 47 4-Door Hardtop Sport Sedan
Engine Code R V8, 472 CID, 220 HP (net), 8.5:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code Q Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Serial Number 284986 Unit #284986

Basic Information

MakeCadillac
ModelCalais
Year1972
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1972 Cadillacs used V8 engines:

Engine V8, 472 CID, 220 HP (net), 10.0:1 compression, 4-barrel carb
Horsepower220 HP
Displacement472 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine V8, 500 CID, 235 HP (net), front-wheel-drive
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement500 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1976
Length227.4
Nameplate origin1965
Wheelbase130.0
Width79.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)