1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2-Door Coupe
The 1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2-Door Coupe (6D47). Source: GM 1979 VIN card series 'D' = DeVille; model number, MSRP $11,139, 4143 lb, production 121,890 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1979 Cadillac model table).
Confidence
95%
6D47S99146841
7.0L (425 CID) V8 180 HP (S)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Detroit, MI (Cad.)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 6 | Cadillac |
| Model Code | D47 | Coupe deVille |
| Engine Code | S | 7.0L (425 CID) V8 180 HP (S) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | 9 | Detroit, MI (Cad.) |
| Serial Number | 146841 | Unit #146841 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelCoupe deVille
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine7.0L (425 CID) V8 180 HP (S)
Cylinders8
Displacement7.0L (425 CID)
Horsepower180 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantDetroit, MI (Cad.)
Plant Code9
Pattern SourceGM
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2765.00
No. Produced
4560
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3240
lbs
Length
197
in.
Height
54
in.
Width
74
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Brake Horsepower
120@4400
hp
Torque
190@2400
ft/lbs
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Radiator
Fin and tube
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Hotchkiss
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.95 x 14
Model Year
1966
Series
Fairlane 6 500 XL
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
76C
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel
20
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Transmission
2
pt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Type
Helical
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Cylinders
6
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Main Bearings
7
Rear Tread
58
in.
Wheelbase
116
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.25
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.76
:1
2nd
1.69
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.74
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.