1974 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop Coupe
The 1974 Impala Hardtop Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3897. 405,286 produced.
1L57H4J270278
350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Engine
Hardtop Coupe
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Impala
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | L57 | Impala |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H) |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 270278 | Unit #270278 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop Coupe
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 PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production405286
Weight4167
Rear Tread64
Wheelbase121.5
Length222.7
Front Tread64.1
Width79.5
Height53.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission20
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.73
Steering GearVariable-ratio power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15B
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Radio, Air conditioning, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device
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$3897.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Doors2
Seating6
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.