1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
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.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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)

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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 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.