1974 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers




Below is a listing of 1974 Corvette production numbers with related RPO codes and performance numbers.

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.

Available Options
RPO Description Price Production   RPO Description Price Production
1YZ37 Base Coupe $6,001.50 32,028   M21 4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. $0.00 3,494
1YZ67 Base Convertible $5,765.50 5,474   M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Auto. Trans. $0.00 25,146
NA Custom Interior Trim $154 19,959   N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column $82 27,700
A31 Power Windows $86 23,940   N41 Power Steering $117 35,944
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts std. w/ coupe $41 618   QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 $32 9,140
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.) $267 2,612   QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 $45 24,102
C08 Vinyl Covered Aux. Hardtop $329 367   U05 Dual Horns $4.00 5,258
C50 Rear Window Defroster $43 9,322   U58 AM-FM Radio Stereo $276 19,581
C60 Air Conditioning $467 29,397   U69 AM-FM Radio $173 17,374
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension $7.00 1,905   UA1 Heavy Duty Battery (std. w/ LS4) $15 9,169
NA
   GU4
Optional Rear Axle Ratios
   3.08 Carrier
$12.00
   NA
1,219
   NA
  UF1 Map Light $5.00 16,101
J50 Power Brakes $49 33,306   VK3 Front License Plate Bracket NA NA
LS4 454ci. 270hp engine $250 3,494   YF5 California Emissions Certification $20 NA
L82 350ci. 250hp engine $299 6,690   Z07 Off Road Susp. and Brake Susp. $400 47
          Z12 Tire Pres. Stk. NA NA
Production (Coupes):  32,028  (Convert.):  5,474  Total:  37,502 40,606

Color Options
Exterior/Interior Combinations
RPO Exterior Interior Soft Top Production
10 Classic White B-DB-DR-MS-N-S-SI B/W NA
14 Silver Mist Metallic B-DB-DR-S-SI B/W NA
17 Corvette Gray Metallic B-DB-DR-N-S-SI B/W NA
22 Corvette Medium Blue Metallic B-DB-SI B/W NA
48 Dark Green Metallic B-N-S-SI B/W NA
56 Bright Yellow B-N-S-SI B/W NA
68 Dark Brown Metallic B-N-S-SI B/W NA
74 Medium Red Metallic B-DR-N-S-SI B/W NA
76 Mille Miglia Red B-DR-N-S-SI B/W NA
80 Corvette Orange Metallic 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 DR/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   Feb. 1974
Engine   L82
Transmission   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