1974 CORVETTE

• Major changes for 1974 involved the following:
  • A restyled, sloping rear end
    • elimination of the conventional rear bumper and replaced by a body-color urethane bumper
    • The new rear end eliminated the last vestiges of the long-lived rear-deck-lid spoiler and replaced it with a smooth-surfaced rear deck and a body-colored resilient urethane extension covering the actual rear bumper and including the circular taillights
    • The new rear end met federal energy-absorbing standards
    • It added 30 pounds to the weight of the Corvette
    • The rear cap section was of a two-piece design for 1974, but was changed to a one-piece design with a pair of fake bumperettes molded in for 1975
    • The increased weight of the rear end cap necessitated minor suspension changes such as revised front and rear sprig rates.
  • A new optional "Gymkhana" suspension featured
    • a 0.9375-inch (23.8 mm) diameter front stabilizer bar
    • heavier-duty front suspension bushings
    • front springs with a 550 lb/in rating
    • rear springs with a 304 lb/in rating
  • The power steering, seat belts, and radiator were improved.
  • The alarm system activator was relocated
  • Ten exterior colors were available
    • Bright Yellow
    • Classic White
    • Corvette Gray
    • Corvette Medium Blue
    • Corvette Orange
    • Dark Brown
    • Dark Green
    • Medium Red
    • Mille Miglia Red
    • Silver Mist
  • All convertibles came with a choice of Black or White soft tops
  • Interior colors were
    • Black
    • Dark Blue
    • Dark Red
    • Neutral
    • Saddle
    • Silver

V.I.N. NUMBERS

• The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
• Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 1Z67*4S400001 to 1Z67*4S437502
• Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 1Z67*4S400001 to 1Z67*4S437502

• Engine serial number

• Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
• The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
• The Fisher Body Style Number 74-1YZ67 identifies a Corvette Stingray convertible
• The Fisher Body Style Number 74-1YZ37 identifies a Corvette Stingray coupe
• The body number is the production serial number of the body.
• The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
• The ten 1974 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 946 = Bright Yellow
  • 910 = Classic White
  • 917 = Corvette Gray
  • 922 = Corvette Medium Blue
  • 980 = Corvette Orange
  • 948 = Dark Green
  • 968 = Dark Brown
  • 974 = Medium Red
  • 976 = Mille Miglia Red
  • 914 = Silver Mist
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Z	37	2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger	$6002	3532	32,028
Z	67	2-dr. Conv - 2 passenger	$5766	3532	5,474

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

• Standard Manual Transmission
  close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Automatic Transmission
  Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter (optional)

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES