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1974 Chevrolet Nova Sedan

The 1974 Nova Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2677. 42,105 produced.
1X69D4K162580
250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code X69 Nova
Engine Code D 250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code K Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Serial Number 162580 Unit #162580

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1974
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower100 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production42105
Weight3192
Width72.4
Length196.7
Rear Tread59.6
Front Tread59.8
Wheelbase111
Height52.5

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Air conditioning, Radio

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$2677.00

Body

Doors4

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.