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1974 Corvette Specifications
The 1974 Corvette featured a "taillift" for a fresh look that also complied with a new federal rule for "five-mph" rear bumpers. Otherwise, most of the changes for this year's model were in the details. Here are the specifications for the 1974 Corvette:
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 185.1 | 185.1 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,492 | 3,492 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8 X 15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Included with the 1974 Corvette was a new Gymkhana
Suspension with stiffer springs and front stabilizer.
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cubic inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 | 7.4/454 |
| Bore X stroke, inches | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.25 X 4.00 |
| Fuel management | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 195 @ 4,400 | 250 @ 5,200 | 270 @ 4,400 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 275 @ 2,800 | 285 @ 4,000 | 380 @ 2,800 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 32,028 | $6,001.50 |
| 2-door convertible | 5,474 | $5,765.50 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | 19,959 | $154.00 |
| Power Windows | 23,490 | $86.00 |
| Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 618 | $41.00 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 2,612 | $267.00 |
| Vinyl Covering | 367 | $329.00 |
| Rear Window Defroster | 9,322 | $43.00 |
| Air Conditioning | 29,397 | $467.00 |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,219 | $12.00 |
| Gymkhana Suspension | 1,905 | $7.00 |
| Power Brakes | 33,306 | $49.00 |
| 270 hp Engine | 3,494 | $250.00 |
| 250 hp Engine | 6,690 | $299.00 |
| 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 3,494 | $0.00 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 25,146 | $0.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 27,700 | $82.00 |
| Power Steering | 35,944 | $117.00 |
| White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 9,140 | $32.00 |
| White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 24,102 | $45.00 |
| Dual Horns | 5,258 | $4.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 19,581 | $276.00 |
| AM/FM Radio | 17,374 | $173.00 |
| Heavy Duty Battery (std w/LS4) | 9,169 | $15.00 |
| Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 16,101 | $5.00 |
| California Emission Test | NA | $20.00 |
| Off Road Suspension and Brake Package | 47 | $400.00 |
Color Choices (production numbers not available)
| Classic White | Silver Mist |
| Corvette Gray | Corvette Medium Blue |
| Dark Green | Bright Yellow |
| Dark Brown | Medium Red |
| Mille Miglia Red | Corvette Orange |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1968 Corvette | 1969 Corvette | 1970 Corvette |
| 1971 Corvette | 1972 Corvette | 1973 Corvette |
| 1974 Corvette | 1975 Corvette | 1976 Corvette |
| 1977 Corvette | | |
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