ENGINE DATA
Displacement- 350 cubic inche V-8 454 cubic inch V-8 optional
Compression Ratio- 9.0 to 1
Horspower- 190 (base), 250 (L-82), 270 (LS-4)
Carburetor- Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel model 4MV
CHASSIS FEATURES
Wheelbase- 98 inches
Overall length- 185.5 inches
Tires- GR70X15
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS-
4 speed manual tranny standard. Automatic available at no cost.
$97 with optional engines.
L-82 250 horsepower engine ($299)
LS-4 270 horsepower 454 cubic inch engine ($250)
Off road suspension and brake package ($400)
Gymkhana suspension ($7)
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS-
Power brakes ($49)
Power steering ($117)
Air conditioning ($467)
Custom interior ($154)
Power windows ($83)
Custom shoulder belts ($41)
Detachable hardtop ($267)
Vinyl covered detachable hardtop ($329)
Rear window defogger ($41)
Telescopic tilt steering column ($82)
Whitewall radials ($32)
Dual Horns ($4)
AM/FM stereo radio ($276)
AM/FM radio ($173)
Heavy Duty Battery ($15)
Map light ($5)
Cast aluminum wheels ($175)
HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES- A restyled sloping rear end and the elimination of the conventional
rear bumper with a body color urethane plastic bumper substitute were two noticeable
changes for 1974. The power steering, seat belts and radiator were improved. The alarm
system activator was relocated. Buyers had their choice of 10 exterior colors: Medium
Blue, Gray, Bright Yellow, Dark Green, Medium Red, Orange, White, Dark Brown, Silver and
Mille Miglia Red. Most 1974 Corvettes, 95.6%, had power steering, 88.3% had power brakes,
63.1% had power windows, 72.9% had tilt wheel, 77.7% had A/C and 33.7% had a 4 speed
manual transmission. The 1974 Corvette was heavier, more expensive and slower than any
previous Corvette except for the early 6 cylinder models. Sadly, this was the last year of
the big block for the Corvette.