These are standard specifications for the 1974 Chevrolet Vega, 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 : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,085-$2,400 |
| Weight : | 2217 lbs | 1005.614 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.00:1 |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1974 : | 2,333,839 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 63,591 |
| Hatch 2 dr. 4 P : | 271,682 |
| Panel 2 dr. 2 P : | 4,289 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P : | 113,326 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
Hatch
| Price : | $2,190 |
| Weight : | 2310 lbs | 1047.798 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,320 |
| Weight : | 2325 lbs | 1054.602 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
Panel
| Price : | $2,400 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 66.0 in | 1676 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.1 in | 1400 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 4.40 |
| Turning Circle : | 10.6 m | 417.361 in. | 10600.969 mm. |
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. |
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 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a width of 66.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega cost approximately $2,085 to $2,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega was offered as a Coupe, Hatch, Panel, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: What engine did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Chevrolet Vega was a Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega has a width of 66.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega cost approximately $2,085 to $2,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega was offered as a Coupe, Hatch, Panel, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: What engine did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Chevrolet Vega was a Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1974 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Vega had a 3 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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