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1974 Pontiac Firebird

For 1974, Pontiac produced 26,372 base model Firebirds, 22,583 Firebird Esprit, 14,519 examples of the Formula Firebird and 10,255 Trans Am models. Total production for 1974 was 73,729 Firebirds.

1974 Pontiac Firebird photo
Formula Hardtop
Styling changes included a shovel-nosed Endura front end. In the back there was a lowered rear fender line, horizontal slotted tail-lamp treatment. Two base engines were available for the Firebird including a 4.1-liter six-cylinder engine rated at 100 horsepower and a 5.7-liter V8 delivering 155 horsepower. The 6.6-liter V8 delivered between 175 HP to 225 HP; the 7.5-liter delivered 215 or 250 hp, while the SD-455 delivered 290 horsepower.

The base Firebird came equipped with a Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel, narrow rocker panel moldings and E78-14 tires. Of the 26,372 base model Firebirds produced, 7,063 were powered by the six-cylinder engine.

The Firebird Esprit models brought custom cushion steering wheel, custom interior package, body color door handle inserts, Deluxe wheel-covers, dual horns, dual outside mirrors, concealed wipers with articulated left arm, wide body sill moldings, window sill and rear hood edge moldings, safety belt warning system, and a three-speed manual floor shift gearbox. Power was from a 350 cubic-inch V8 that produced 155 horsepower.

1974 Pontiac Firebird photo
Formula Hardtop
The Formula Firebird models included the items in the Esprit plus aggressive styling cues such as dual-scoop fiberglass hood and hubcaps. Mechanically, the suspension was a heavy-duty setup, dual exhaust, and F70-14 tires.

The Firebird Trans Am, the most expensive example in the line-up, was listed at $4,450. Standard equipment included Rally gauges with clock and dash panel tachometer, power steering, limited slip differential, and disc brakes in the front. They had a formula steering wheel, Rally II wheels with trim rings, heavy-duty suspension, and four-speed manual transmission. A M40 Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox was also available. The Trans Am rode on F60-15 raised white letter tires.


by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012

The Pontiac Firebird

Some refer to this as the coke bottle years, due to its body style. The bumpers were designed into the front end and the rear had slit taillights. Until 1969, a two-door hardtop and a convertible were only available. 1967 This marks the year Pontiac creates the Firebird, to be in competition with the Camaro. Five different Firebirds were available, with over 82,000 produced. Four speed manual....
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The Pontiac Firebird

Some refer to this as the coke bottle years, due to its body style. The bumpers were designed into the front end and the rear had slit taillights. Until 1969, a two-door hardtop and a convertible were only available. 1967 This marks the year Pontiac creates the Firebird, to be in competition with the Camaro. Five different Firebirds were available, with over 82,000 produced. Four speed....
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Related Reading : Pontiac Firebird History

Pontiac was tired of viewing from the sidelines, while Ford introduced the Mustang, and Chevy brought out the Camaro, so in midst of 1967 Pontiac finally jumped in the ring with the all new Firebird. Available with either six or eight cylinder engines, the Firebird was based heavily on the Camaro chassis, though Pontiac did attempt to make it their own. The Camaro featured a styled split front grille,....
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1974 Pontiac Firebird Vehicle Profiles

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Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

1974 Firebird
$4,446-$33,950
1974 Pontiac Firebird Price Range: $3,335 - $4,446

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Other 1974 Pontiac Models
$2,890 - $3,370

Firebird Second generation

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
3,196
108.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 255.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 265.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 345.00hp
$4,305 - $4,305
7,708
108.00 in.
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 265.00hp
$3,370 - $3,370
53,125
108.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 455.66 CID., 335.00hp
$3,047 - $4,595
29,951
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 249.77 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 175.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 300.00hp
$2,840 - $4,260
73,729
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 100.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 175.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 290.00hp
$3,335 - $4,446
110,775
108.10 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
$3,900 - $4,985
187,285
108.10 in.
6 cyl., 231.00 CID., 105.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 180.00hp
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 220.00hp
$4,550 - $5,800
108.20 in.
6 cyl., 231.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 210.00hp
$5,600 - $7,180
70,899
108.20 in.
6 cyl., 231.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 200.00hp
$6,901 - $12,260

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