1974 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe
The 1974 Corvette Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $6002. 32,028 produced.
1Z37J4S429949
350 cu.in. V8 195 HP (J)
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | Z37 | Corvette |
| Engine Code | J | 350 cu.in. V8 195 HP (J) |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 429949 | Unit #429949 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1974
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 195 HP (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower195 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production32028
Weight3388
Length185.5
Wheelbase98
Width69
Rear Tread59.4
Height47.7
Front Tread58.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.88
3rd Gear Ratio1.46
1st Gear Ratio2.52
4th Gear Ratio1
Gears4
Reverse Ratio2.59
Suspension
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeGR70 x 15B
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustDual
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling14 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypePremium
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Air conditioning, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power brakes, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Radio, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Yellow, Classic White, Dark Green Afflair Metallic, Grey Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Orange Metallic, Silver Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$6002.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Seating2
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.