Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Corvette.
This reference page identifies the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, though the accompanying model complaint history is limited to the years 1990 through 2025. Within that timeframe, recorded complaints ranged from a low of 8 in 1992 to a high of 588 in 2008. Since the 1974 model year falls outside the provided data range, its specific attributes and position within this reliability history remain undefined by the current dataset.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 46.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3336 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Stingray L82 Convertible 5.7L V8 | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.60 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1975 | Stingray Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
| 1976 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray LS6 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 425 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray LS5 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 365 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN 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… Remedy: HONEYWELL 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.
REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.