1973 Cadillac De Ville
The 1973 Coupe De Ville featured new front-end styling accommodating the mandatory 5 mph bumper, receiving the design treatment so smoothly that many buyers were unaware of the regulatory changes embedded in the car's appearance.
Confidence
95%
6D47R3Q289576
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 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, 8.5:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | Q | Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant) |
| Serial Number | 289576 | Unit #289576 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelDe Ville
Year1973
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1973 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