1972 Cadillac De Ville
The 1972 Coupe De Ville remained one of America's most popular luxury cars, combining the personal luxury coupe format with Cadillac's comprehensive standard equipment and the prestige of the industry's most recognized nameplate.
Confidence
95%
6D47R2Q172657
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Cadillac De Ville
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 6 | Cadillac |
| Series Code | D | De Ville |
| 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 | 172657 | Unit #172657 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelDe Ville
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