1974 Chevrolet Nova Specifications

Specifications

1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1974
Price :	$2,810-$3,105
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg

Engine & Transmission

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

V 8
Displacement :	5031 cc \| 307.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual Floor shift controls

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1974 :	2,333,839
Total 1974 Nova production :	390,537
1974 Chevrolet Nova

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	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V034000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-12.EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT DISC BRAKES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ATTACHING BOLTS ON THE STEERING ARM TO CALIPER ANCHORBRACKET WERE INSUFFICENTLY TORQUED.THIS LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE BOLTS TOBREAK.IF THE BOLT BREAKS IT COULDCOME OUT OF ITS POSITION AND LODGE IN THERIGHT HAND FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF THE TIRE ANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING BOLTS TO SPECIFIEDTORQUE.)

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V027000
Notes	OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-5.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-3.GMC TRUCK CAMPAIGNNO 74-C-06.CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-11.PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-5.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BRAKE VACUUM POWER BOOSTER WAS ASSEMBLEDWITH DEMENSIONAL DESCREPANCIES IN THE VACUUM POWER BOOSTER HOUSING WHICH MAYREDUCE THE TORQUE REQUIRED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT HALF OF THE HOUSING FROM THEREAR HALF.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE LOW UNLOCKING TORQUE COUPLED WITHOTHER VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE HOUSING TO ROTATE AND DISENGAGE FROMTHE LOCKING TABS RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER ANDCOMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND STAKING THE HOUSING AT TWOPOINTS TO PRECLUDE ROTATION OF THE HOUSING.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19731001
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V245000
Notes	GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 74-C-08.BUICK 74-C-1.POSSIBILITY THATTHE REAR SPRING 'U' BOLT WHICH PARTIALLY SECURES THE REAR CHASSIS SPRINGS TOTHE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING FACTORY INSTALLATION.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE BRACKETWHICH WOULD ALLOW THE REAR SPRING TO DROP AWAY FROM THE AXLE ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEW 'U' BOLT 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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova has lengths of 196.00 and 197.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Nova cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova cost approximately $2,810 to $3,105 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova was offered as a Coupe, Custom Coupe, Custom Hatch, Custom Sedan, Hatch, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.

Q: How many 1974 Novas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 390,537 examples of the Nova in 1974.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100.00 SAE @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Nova had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls.