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1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe

The 1974 Chevelle Malibu Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2878. 27,188 produced.
1C37H4R407726
350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Arlington, TX
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code C37 Chevelle Malibu
Engine Code H 350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code R Arlington, TX
Serial Number 407726 Unit #407726

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantArlington, TX
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.

Specifications

Dimensions

Production64424
Weight3723
Length206.3
Width76.6
Height53.1
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread61.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14B

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Bright Aqua Metallic, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Green Metallic, Bright Orange, Bright Yellow, Bronze Metallic, Cosworth Silver Metallic, Cream Beige, Dark Taupe Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Light Gold Metallic, Lime Yellow, Medium Blue, Medium Green, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Red, Medium Red Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Sandstone, Silver Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$3021.00

Body

Seating6
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.