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1974 Chevrolet Vega Coupe

The 1974 Vega Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2380. 271,682 produced.
1V77B4U286587
140 cu.in. I4 85 HP (B)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Vega

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code V77 Vega
Engine Code B 140 cu.in. I4 85 HP (B)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code U Lordstown, OH
Serial Number 286587 Unit #286587

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine140 cu.in. I4 85 HP (B)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Horsepower85 HP
ConfigurationI4
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production271682
Weight2219
Width65.4
Height51.9
Length175.4
Wheelbase97

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.4
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.53
Reverse Ratio3.47
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.24

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13B

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size9

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity3
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 6.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Air conditioning, Power steering

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$2380.00

Other

Fbsize9 11/16

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.