These are standard specifications for the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1977 |
| Price : | $3,885-$4,127 |
| Weight : | 3926 lbs | 1780.804 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 2400 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5733 cc | 349.8 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1974 : | 2,333,839 |
| Total 1974 Monte Carlo production : | 312,217 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V016000 |
| Notes | GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-10.OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-4.BUICKCAMPAIGN NO 74-C-3.PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-4.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONTSEAT LAP-BELT RETRACTOR MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO LOCK THE SEAT LAP-BELTWEBBING DUE TO WEAK LOCKING BAR SPRING.AS A RESULT, THE RETRACTOR MAY FAIL TOHOLD THE BELT IN POSITION DURING EXTREMELY HARD BRAKING ACTION OR UNDERACCIDENT CONDITIONS.THIS MAY CAUSE THE OCCUPANT TO SLIDE FORWARD ON THE SEATAND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLINGNEW ASSIST SPRING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| 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 Monte Carlo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 214.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 78.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $3,885 to $4,127 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 312,217 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 2400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2200 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (5733 cc | 349.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
How many 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were produced?
How powerful was the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? Was the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo popular? Was the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 214.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a width of 78.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost approximately $3,885 to $4,127 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 312,217 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 2400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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