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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.
1X69L4L210909
350 cu.in. V8 160 HP (L)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Van Nuys, CA
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 L 350 cu.in. V8 160 HP (L)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code L Van Nuys, CA
Serial Number 210909 Unit #210909

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1974
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 160 HP (L)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower160 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production32017
Weight3330
Wheelbase111
Width72.4
Length196.7
Rear Tread59.6
Front Tread59.8
Height52.5

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling15 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power brakes, Power steering, 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$2785.00

Body

Doors4
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.