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1974 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe

VIN code 30 is shared by the Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe and Coupe; the 1974 Ford VIN does not distinguish these body styles, so all are listed.
4K30T574500
200 CID I6 (T)
Engine
Hardtop Coupe
Body
Kansas City, KS (K)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Gran Torino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS (K)
Model Code 30 Gran Torino
Engine Code T 200 CID I6 (T)
Serial Number 574500 Production #574500

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine200 CID I6 (T)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS (K)
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine200 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID

Dimensions

Production2396 / 76290
Doors2
Height52.8 / 54.9
Width79.3 / 79.5
Length213.6 / 222.5
Front Tread62.8 / 64.1
Rear Tread62.9 / 64.3
Wheelbase118 / 121
Weight3910

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5 / 25
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
1st Gear Ratio2.99

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 14B / G78 x 15

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size10 / 11

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity22 / 26.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling15.7 Quarts / 16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power antenna / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Black / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Candyapple Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Dark Olive Gold Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Ivy Yellow / Medium Pastel Blue / Pastel Lime / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Tan Glow / White

Pricing

MSRP$3135.00

Other

Fbsize10.72 / 11.72

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.