1974 Corvette
Specifications
| 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
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 |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black Vinyl | NA |
| Silver Vinyl | NA |
| Dark Blue Vinyl | NA |
| Saddle Vinyl | NA |
| Neutral Vinyl | NA |
| Black Leather | NA |
| Saddle Leather | NA |
| Dark Blue Leather | NA |
| Silver Leather | NA |
Convertible Top
Color Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black | NA |
| White | NA |