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1974 Corvette Parts
The 1974 Corvette arrived at a strange time in automotive history. Some members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) established an oil embargo against the United States. The embargo only lasted a few months, but it had greater, longer-lasting impacts: soaring gas prices, fuel shortages, and some fuel rations.As a byproduct of the embargo and all that came with it, the 1974 Corvette was the last model offered with a big-block 454-cubic-inch V8 engine. It also brought a change in bumpers — switching from stylish chrome bumpers to body-colored urethane bumpers, or “soft” bumpers. This change offended Corvette purists.
However, the 1974 Corvette still achieved recognition for improved mechanics and overall performance. Horsepower was increased to 185, and the more-durable Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was a no-cost upgrade installed in almost two-thirds of the Corvettes built that year. Because of this, the 1974 Corvette would long be known as a refined touring car with a good mix of comfort and get-up-and-go.
1974 Corvette Quick Facts
- Base price (coupe): $6,001.50
- Base price (convertible): $5,765.50
- Total production numbers (coupe): 32,028
- Total production numbers (convertible): 5,474
- Transition to “soft” bumpers was completed
- Last Corvette model without catalytic converters
- Last Corvette model with an optional big-block 454-cubic-inch V8 engine
- No emblem from the factory on the gas door
1974 Corvette Performance Specs
- 0-60 MPH (standard): 8.9 seconds
- Top speed (standard): N/A
- Horsepower (standard): 195 @ 4,400 RPM
- Torque (standard): 275 @ 2,800 RPM
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Established in 1975, Corvette Central is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Corvette parts and accessories.
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