1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 Corvette Convertible was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $5766. 5,474 produced.
1Z67Z4S431504
454 cu.in. V8 270 HP (Z)
Engine
Convertible
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 | Z67 | Corvette |
| Engine Code | Z | 454 cu.in. V8 270 HP (Z) |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 431504 | Unit #431504 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1974
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine454 cu.in. V8 270 HP (Z)
Cylinders8
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Horsepower270 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.