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1974 Corvette Production and Performance
| Model Year Highlights |
- 1974 was the last year for the big block Corvette.
- The chrome rear bumper from 1973 was replaced by an all new rear bumper on the 1974 Corvette which was composed of a urethane-plastic skin which covered an aluminum impact bar.
- This would be the last year for Corvettes to be built without catalytic converters.
- For the coupe, shoulder belts were now incorporated with lap belts to form a one piece seat belt. For the convertible, shoulder belts were still optional and still kept separate from the lap belts.
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| Available Options |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
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RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 1YZ37 |
Base Coupe |
$6,001.50 |
32,028 |
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M21 |
4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. |
$0.00 |
3,494 |
| 1YZ67 |
Base Convertible |
$5,765.50 |
5,474 |
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M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Auto. Trans. |
$0.00 |
25,146 |
| NA |
Custom Interior Trim |
$154 |
19,959 |
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N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
$82 |
27,700 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
$86 |
23,940 |
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N41 |
Power Steering |
$117 |
35,944 |
| A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts std. w/ coupe |
$41 |
618 |
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QRM |
White Stripe Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 |
$32 |
9,140 |
| C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.) |
$267 |
2,612 |
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QRZ |
White Letter Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 |
$45 |
24,102 |
| C08 |
Vinyl Covered Aux. Hardtop |
$329 |
367 |
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U05 |
Dual Horns |
$4.00 |
5,258 |
| C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
$43 |
9,322 |
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U58 |
AM-FM Radio Stereo |
$276 |
19,581 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
$467 |
29,397 |
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U69 |
AM-FM Radio |
$173 |
17,374 |
| FE7 |
Gymkhana Suspension |
$7.00 |
1,905 |
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UA1 |
Heavy Duty Battery (std. w/ LS4) |
$15 |
9,169 |
| NA |
Optional Rear Axle Ratios |
$12.00 |
1,219 |
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UF1 |
Map Light |
$5.00 |
16,101 |
| J50 |
Power Brakes |
$49 |
33,306 |
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YF5 |
California Emissions Certification |
$20 |
NA |
| LS4 |
454ci. 270hp engine |
$250 |
3,494 |
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Z07 |
Off Road Susp. and Brake Susp. |
$400 |
47 |
| L82 |
350ci. 250hp engine |
$299 |
6,690 |
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| Production (Coupes): 32,028 (Convert.): 5,474 Total: 37,502 |
40,606 |
| Color Options |
| Exterior/Interior Combinations |
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| RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
| 10 |
Classic White |
B-DB-DR-MS-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 14 |
Silver Mist |
B-DB-DR-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 17 |
Corvette Gray |
B-DB-DR-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 22 |
Corvette Medium Blue |
B-DB-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 48 |
Dark Green |
B-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 56 |
Bright Yellow |
B-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 68 |
Dark Brown |
B-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 74 |
Dark Red |
B-DR-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 76 |
Mille Miglia Red |
B-DR-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| 80 |
Corvette Orange |
B-N-S-SI |
B/W |
NA |
| Abbreviations: B=Black, DB=Dark Blue, DR=Dark Red, L=Leather, N=Neutral, S=Saddle, SI=Silver V=Vinyl, W=White |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO |
Color |
Production |
| 400 |
B/V |
NA |
| 404 |
B/L |
NA |
| 406 |
SI/V |
NA |
| 407 |
SI/L |
NA |
| 408 |
N/V |
NA |
| 413 |
DB/V |
NA |
| 415 |
S/V |
NA |
| 416 |
S/L |
NA |
| 425 |
DB/L |
NA |
| Note: Production numbers for the custom interior option which included leather seating are as follows: Black: 7,828, Silver: 2,797, Saddle: 9,334 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
Road Test |
| Pub. Date |
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Feb. 1974 |
| Engine |
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L82 |
| Transmission |
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3-Speed Auto. |
| 0-30 mph (sec) |
NA |
3.2 |
| 0-40 mph (sec) |
NA |
5.2 |
| 0-50 mph (sec) |
NA |
7.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
NA |
8.9 |
| 0-70 mph (sec) |
NA |
10.6 |
| 0-80 mph (sec) |
NA |
13.2 |
| 0-90 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-100 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-110 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-120 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-130 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
15.6 / 92.3 |
| Top Speed |
NA |
NA |
| Braking (ft.) |
NA |
149 ft. (60 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. |
NA |
0.81 G |
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