These are standard specifications for the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor Shift , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $6,155-$6,375 |
| Weight : | 3533 lbs | 1602.542 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Rochester Quadra-Jet Four-Barrel Model 4MV | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | Rochester Four-Barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4-Barrel Quadra-Jet Model 4MV | |
| Exhaust manifold : | 2.50-inch Diameter Dual Exhaust system |
| V 8 | Rochester Quadra-Jet Four-Barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4 Manual Floor Shift , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1974 : | 2,333,839 |
| Total 1974 Corvette C3 production : | 37,501 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 5,472 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 32,029 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.5 in | 4712 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $6,155 |
| Weight : | 3533 lbs | 1602.542 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.5 in | 4712 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
| Turning Circle : | 39.0 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Firestone steel radial 500 |
| Wheels : | 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $6,155 to $6,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had Firestone steel radial 500 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 37,501 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor Shift, Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $6,155 to $6,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had Firestone steel radial 500 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1974? A: Chevrolet produced 2,333,839 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 37,501 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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