These are standard specifications for the 1974 Pontiac Ventura, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , 4 Manual , 2 Automatic , 3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,890-$3,370 |
| Weight : | 3170 lbs | 1437.888 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Turbine 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| 2 carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| 4 carburetors | |
3 Manual Column shift , 4 Manual , 2 Automatic , 3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1974 : | 580,045 |
| Total 1974 Ventura production : | 96,500 |
| 1974 Pontiac Ventura | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 49,153 |
| Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : | 26,335 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 21,012 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $2,890 |
| Weight : | 3185 lbs | 1444.692 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Hatchback
| Price : | $3,015 |
| Weight : | 3260 lbs | 1478.711 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
GTO Coupe
| Price : | $3,215 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Custom Sedan
| Price : | $3,080 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Custom Coupe
| Price : | $3,050 |
| Weight : | 3190 lbs | 1446.96 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Custom Hatchback
| Price : | $3,175 |
| Weight : | 3365 lbs | 1526.338 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Custom GTO Coupe
| Price : | $3,370 |
| Weight : | 3435 lbs | 1558.09 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.4 in | 5065 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.0 in | 2819 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | E78-14 |
Recall
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.) |
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 Pontiac Ventura FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura has a length of 199.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura cost when new?A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura cost approximately $2,890 to $3,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura was offered as a Coupe, Custom Coupe, Custom GTO Coupe, Custom Hatchback, Custom Sedan, GTO Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura had E78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1974? A: Pontiac produced 580,045 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Venturas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 96,500 examples of the Ventura in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) Turbine 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, 4 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura has a length of 199.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura cost when new?A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura cost approximately $2,890 to $3,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura was offered as a Coupe, Custom Coupe, Custom GTO Coupe, Custom Hatchback, Custom Sedan, GTO Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura had E78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1974? A: Pontiac produced 580,045 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many 1974 Venturas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 96,500 examples of the Ventura in 1974.Q: What engines did the 1974 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Ventura had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW)Similarly Sized Vehicles
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