1974 Cadillac DeVille Sedan
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1974 Cadillac Sedan DeVille by Michael Spiller from Bradford, UK; cropped and plates blanked by uploader Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Cadillac coupe Deville right by That Hartford Guy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Cadillac Coupe Deville black by That Hartford Guy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Coupé De Ville 1974 (5723553760) by nakhon100, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Cadillac DeVille Sedan is a 205-hp 7.7-liter V8 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,793 MSRP.
It makes 205 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.
The DeVille measures 230.7 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,793 ($44,781 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 472 cid OHV V8, Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 7.7 L |
| Horsepower | 205 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 380 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder, hydraulic lifters |
| Bore and Stroke | 109.2 x 103.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.25:1 |
| Injection Type | Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 400) |
| 1st Gear | 2.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.07 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 27 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Composite finned drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | L78-15 |
| Tires Rear | L78-15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 230.7 in |
| Width | 79.8 in |
| Height | 54.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
| Front Track | 63.6 in |
| Rear Track | 63.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 58 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1974 Cadillac DeVille Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Cadillac DEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 21, 1974 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA campaign 74V098000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1974 Cadillac DEVILLE
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1974 Cadillac DEVILLE (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 CADILLAC DEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.