1971 Cadillac DeVille Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1971 Cadillac DeVille, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1976
Price : $6,262-$6,500
Weight : 4683 lbs | 2124.173 kg
V 8
Displacement : 7735 cc | 472.0 cu in. | 7.7 L.
Power : 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 109 mm.
Stroke : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Compression : 8.8:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 4MV 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Automatic

Total Cadillac Production for 1971 : 188,537
Total 1971 DeVille production : 135,426
1971 Cadillac DeVille
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 66,081
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 69,345

Coupe

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 225.8 in | 5735 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 56.2 in | 1428 mm.
Wheelbase : 130.0 in | 3302 mm.
Front Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Hardtop Sedan

Hardtop Sedan
Chassis # 683491Q197373
Auction entries : 1
Price : $6,500
Weight : 4730 lbs | 2145.492 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 225.8 in | 5735 mm.
Width : 80.0 in | 2032 mm.
Height : 56.2 in | 1428 mm.
Wheelbase : 130.0 in | 3302 mm.
Front Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.
Rear Track : 63.0 in | 1600 mm.

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires : L78-15

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19700901
NHTSA Campaign ID73V226000
NotesCOMMERCIAL 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).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1971 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $10,600
Avg. Home : $25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille has a length of 225.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1971 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille has a width of 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Cadillac DeVille cost when new?A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille cost approximately $6,262 to $6,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Cadillac DeVille? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille was offered as a Coupe, Hardtop Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille had L78-15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Cadillac produce in 1971? A: Cadillac produced 188,537 automobiles in 1971.

Q: How many 1971 DeVilles were produced? A: Cadillac produced 135,426 examples of the DeVille in 1971.

Q: What engine did the 1971 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Cadillac DeVille was a V 8 (7735 cc | 472.0 cu in. | 7.7 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1971 Cadillac DeVille have? A: The 1971 Cadillac DeVille had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.

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