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1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1974 Corvette Convertible was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $5766. 5,474 produced.
1Z67J4S419920
350 cu.in. V8 195 HP (J)
Engine
Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code Z67 Corvette
Engine Code J 350 cu.in. V8 195 HP (J)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 419920 Unit #419920

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1974
Body StyleConvertible
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

Production5474
Weight3532
Length185.5
Wheelbase98
Width69
Height47.7
Rear Tread59.4
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
1st Gear Ratio2.52
2nd Gear Ratio1.88
3rd Gear Ratio1.46
4th Gear Ratio1
Gears4
Reverse Ratio2.59

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf 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
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypePremium
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustDual
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 14 Quarts

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Radio, Power brakes, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 4-Speed manual 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$5766.00

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.