1974 Cadillac De Ville
The 1974 Coupe De Ville received updated front-end styling incorporating the new mandatory rear 5 mph bumper requirement, maintaining the model's elegant proportions while meeting safety standards that the federal government had phased in over two model years.
Confidence
95%
6D47R4E500261
V8
Engine
Linden, NJ
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1974 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, 205 HP, 8.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | E | Linden, NJ |
| Serial Number | 500261 | Unit #500261 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelDe Ville
Year1974
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1974 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 472 CID, 205 HP (net), 8.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb
Horsepower205 HP
Displacement472 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.25:1
Engine
V8, 500 CID, 210 HP (net), front-wheel-drive
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement500 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.25:1