These are standard specifications for the 1972 Cadillac DeVille, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TH-400
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1976 |
| Price : | $6,170-$6,390 |
| Weight : | 4680 lbs | 2122.812 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7735 cc | 472.0 cu in. | 7.7 L. |
| Power : | 345 HP (253.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 365 Ft-Lbs (495 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | |
3 Automatic TH-400
Production Figures
| Total Cadillac Production for 1972 : | 267,787 |
| Total 1972 DeVille production : | 194,811 |
| 1972 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Coupe DeVille 2 dr. 6 P : | 95,280 |
| Sedan DeVille 4 dr. 6 P : | 99,531 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19700901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V226000 |
| Notes | COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EXCEPT EL DORADOS.POSSIBILITY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT INTHE STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ASSEMBLY COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO ROAD SPLASHCONTAINING DEICING SALTS AND CLOSE SHAFT TO BUSHING CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN ACORRODING AND BINDING CONDITION.IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD ALLOW THE IDLERATTACHMENT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE FRAME AND IMPAIR STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND INSTALL GREASE FITTING ANDNEW IDLER ARM SUPPORT WHERENECESSARY). |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V224000 |
| Notes | CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-2.POSSIBILITY THAT LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY BE AFRACTION TOO LONG.IF SHAFT IS TOO LONG, COULD CREATE INTERFERENCE ATDIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT.SUCH INTERFERENCE CREATES EXCESSIVE AXIAL LOADS ONREAR WHEEL BEARING, RESULTING IN PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Cadillac DeVille FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a length of 227.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a width of 79.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille cost when new?A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille cost approximately $6,170 to $6,390 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille was offered as a Coupe DeVille, Sedan DeVille.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1972? A: Cadillac produced 267,787 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 DeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 194,811 examples of the DeVille in 1972.Q: What engine did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Cadillac DeVille was a V 8 (7735 cc | 472.0 cu in. | 7.7 L.) with 345 HP (253.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 365 Ft-Lbs (495 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille had a 3 speed Automatic TH-400 gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille?
How many 1972 Cadillac DeVille were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? Was the 1972 Cadillac DeVille popular? Was the 1972 Cadillac DeVille expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a length of 227.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille has a width of 79.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille cost when new?A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille cost approximately $6,170 to $6,390 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille was offered as a Coupe DeVille, Sedan DeVille.Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1972? A: Cadillac produced 267,787 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 DeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 194,811 examples of the DeVille in 1972.Q: What engine did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Cadillac DeVille was a V 8 (7735 cc | 472.0 cu in. | 7.7 L.) with 345 HP (253.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 365 Ft-Lbs (495 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1972 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1972 Cadillac DeVille had a 3 speed Automatic TH-400 gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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