Deville Cadillac History 1973
Bright body underscores with rear extensions distinguished the DeVille externally. There were also DeVille signatures on the rear roof pillar. Equipment specifications were comparable to 1972. The DeVille was actually a Calais with added trim, richer appointments, rear arm rest and standard power seat.
1973 Cadillac Sedan deVille
STYLE
Model | Body/style Number |
Body Type | Seating | Price | Weight | Production total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6D | D47/J | 2-door Hardtop Coupe DeVille | 6 pass | $6268 | 4925 | 112,849 |
6D | D49/N | 4-dr HT Sedan DeVille | 6 pass | $6500 | 4985 | 103,394 |
ENGINE
Engine type | V-8 Overhead valves. Cast iron block |
Main bearings | Five |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic |
Displacement | 472 cubic inches (7.7 litres) |
Bore and stroke | 4.300 x 4.060 inches (109 mm x 103 mm) |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
Brake horsepower (net SAE) | 220 @ 4400 rpm |
Torque | 365 ft. lbs @ 2400 rpm |
Oil pressure | 35 psi |
Carburetor | Rochester four-barrel Quadrajet Model 4MV |
The 1973 Cadillac engines were the same as the 1972 except for a new EGR (exhaust gas recirculation system). The ’73 model was now calculated by the SAE net horsepower rating.
CHASSIS
Model | Wheelbase | Overall length | Tires |
---|---|---|---|
Commercial chassis | 157.5 in | – | L-78 x 15 |
Seventy-Five | 151.5 in | 251 in | |
Sixty-special | 133 in | 232 in | |
Eldorado | 126.3 | 222 in | |
Calais & DeVille | 130 in | 231 in | |
The chassis features are the same as 1972 except overall length is two inches more on Calais/DeVilles/Broughams; one inch more for Seventy-Fives; one inch less for Eldorados. |
DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS
1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille
Cruise control | $92 |
Controlled differential (except Eldorado) | $56 |
Eighty-Amp generator | $41 |
Heavy-duty cooling system | $56 |
Exhaust emission system, required on all cars built for California sale | $15 |
Trailer Towing package (Eldorado) | $62 |
Trailer Towing package (all other models) | $92 |
Trackmaster | $205 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Automatic Climate Control | $523 |
Automatic Level Control | $77 |
Rear window defogger | $31 |
Lefthand remote control thermometer mirror | $15 |
Door edge guards in 2-door | $6 |
Door edge guards in 4-door | $9 |
Lighted righthand visor vanity mirror | $43 |
Power door locks | $69 |
Power door locks with electric seat back release in coupes and convertibles | $69 |
Dual Comfort seat in DeVille | $103 |
Twin type floor mats | $16 |
Soft Ray tinted glass | $57 |
Bumper impact strips | $24 |
License frame(s) | $6/1; $11/2 |
Remote control right mirror | $26 |
Firemist paint | $128 |
Theft deterrent system | $80 |
AM/FM pushbutton Radio | $183 |
AM/FM signal-seeking stereo Radio | $320 |
AM/FM radio with tape | $406 |
Full vinyl padded top for DeVille, including “halo” on Coupe DeVille | $152 |
Power seat options | $89-115 |
DeLuxe robe and pillow | $85 |
Shoulder belts in rear seat | $31 |
Tilt and Telescope steering wheel | $92 |
DeVille sun roof with vinyl or padded roof mandatory | $610 |
Remote control trunk lock | $56 |
Trunk mat | $8 |
Twilight Sentinel | $40 |
Expanded vinyl Calais upholstery | $41 |
Expanded leather upholstery in DeVille | $169 |
White sidewall L78-15 tires | $41 |
Steel-belted radial ply tires, size L78 x 15 with Space Saver spare | $156 |
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