1974 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
The Eldorado Coupe's front-wheel-drive 500 CID powertrain remained one of the automotive world's most sophisticated engineering achievements in 1974, combining maximum displacement with an innovative drive layout that would eventually become standard across the industry.
Confidence
95%
6L47S4Q415524
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1974 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 6 | Cadillac |
| Series Code | L | Eldorado Coupe |
| Body Style Code | 47 | 4-Door Hardtop Sport Sedan |
| Engine Code | S | V8, 500 CID, 210 HP, 8.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, AUTO (Eldorado) |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | Q | Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant) |
| Serial Number | 415524 | Unit #415524 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Coupe
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