1974 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

1974 Pontiac Firebird
1974 Pontiac Firebird Model Years
19701971197219741976197819801981

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $3,335-$4,446
Weight : 3550 lbs | 1610.253 kg
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 : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Compression : 7.6:1
2 carburetors
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
4 carburetors
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
4 carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.4:1
4 carburetors
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Manual Floor shift controls , Automatic M40 Turbo-HydraMatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1974 : 580,045
Total 1974 Firebird production : 73,729
1974 Pontiac Firebird
Espirit Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 22,583
Formula Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 14,519
Series 2FS Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 26,372
Trans Am Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 10,255

Formula Hardtop

Formula Hardtop
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.6 in | 4867 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 50.4 in | 1280 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.6 in | 117 mm.

Trans Am Hardtop

Trans Am Hardtop
Trans Am Hardtop
Chassis # 2V87Y4N170930
Trans Am Hardtop
Chassis # 2V87X4N121917
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $4,446
Weight : 3655 lbs | 1657.88 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.6 in | 4867 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 50.4 in | 1280 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.6 in | 117 mm.

Espirit Hardtop

Price : $3,688
Weight : 3540 lbs | 1605.717 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.6 in | 4867 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 50.4 in | 1280 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.6 in | 117 mm.

Series 2FS Hardtop

Price : $3,335
Weight : 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 191.6 in | 4867 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 50.4 in | 1280 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.0 in | 2743 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.6 in | 117 mm.

Steering
Recirculating Ball
Turns lock to lock : 4.60
Turning Circle : 12.1 m | 476.416 in. | 12100.966 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : E78-14

Optional Tires
Tires : F70-14
Tires : E78-14
Tires : F60-15

Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
SummaryCERTAIN 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.
ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
RemedyHONEYWELL 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.
NotesCUSTOMERS 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA Campaign ID74V027000
NotesOLDSMOBILE 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:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19730801
NHTSA Campaign ID73V250000
NotesCHEVROLET 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.)

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19730801
NHTSA Campaign ID73V232000
NotesGENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 74-C-06.PONTIAC 74-C-1.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT INBOARD SEAT ADJUSTER LOCK BAR MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENTCLEARANCE AT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK AND/OR POWER WINDOW WIRE HARNESS.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS AND REPEATED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SEAT ARE MADE, IT COULD RESULTIN WEARING THROUGH OF THE WIRING.THIS COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO START CAROR AFFECT THE SEAT BELT STARTER INTERLOCK AND POWER WINDOWS.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND PROVIDING NECESSARY CLEARANCE.)

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 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 191.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $3,335 to $4,446 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Espirit Hardtop, Formula Hardtop, Series 2FS Hardtop, Trans Am Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1974 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 73,729 examples of the Firebird in 1974.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird 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 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1974 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Floor shift controls, Automatic M40 Turbo-HydraMatic.

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