These are standard specifications for the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1977 |
| Price : | $3,049-$4,500 |
| Weight : | 3638 lbs | 1650.169 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Displacement : | 5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Displacement : | 6600 cc | 402.8 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Displacement : | 7400 cc | 451.6 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 100.00 SAE @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1974 : | 2,333,839 |
| Total 1974 Chevelle production : | 362,492 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V250000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-09.PONTIAC 74-C-2.BUICK 74-C-2.OLDSMOBILE74-C-3.SPRINT 74-C-4.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM INNERBUSHING RETAINER NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE LOOSE CONTROL ARM MAY MOVE FORWARD ANDCONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE FRAME WHICH RESTRICTS ANYFURTHER FORWARD MOVEMENT.IF THIS VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION IT ISPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTROL ARM CROSS SHAFT TO BREAK.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING NEW BUSHING RETAINERS WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Chevrolet Chevelle FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has lengths of 207.00-, 211.00-, 216.00-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has a width of 77.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle cost approximately $3,049 to $4,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle was offered as a Laguna Colonnade Coupe, Malibu Classic Estate Wagon, Malibu Colonnade Coupe, Malibu Colonnade Sedan, Malibu Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Chevelles were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 362,492 examples of the Chevelle in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) (6600 cc | 402.8 cu in. | 6.6 L.) (7400 cc | 451.6 cu in. | 7.4 L.) Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100.00 SAE @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle?
How many 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has lengths of 207.00-, 211.00-, 216.00-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle has a width of 77.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle cost approximately $3,049 to $4,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle was offered as a Laguna Colonnade Coupe, Malibu Classic Estate Wagon, Malibu Colonnade Coupe, Malibu Colonnade Sedan, Malibu Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Chevelles were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 362,492 examples of the Chevelle in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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