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1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Series 2FU (L-75)
Hardtop Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 14,519
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number S874
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 196 inches
Width 73 inches
Height
Front Tread 61.6 inches
Rear Tread 60.3 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 455 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.15 & 4.21 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 250@4000
Rated Horsepower 55.2
Torque 380@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make
Type Turbo Hydra-matic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Variable-ratio power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cross flow
Fuel Type Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F70 x 14B
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20.2 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 9 Pints
Cooling System 20.3 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2U87Y4N100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
Production no. includes all Formula models.

The Fabulous Firebird M LammLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1974 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike MuellerPrivate Library



Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Pontiac Sales Manual 1974 - Revised 4/1/74(BH40957)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries April 1 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Starlight Black
Cameo White
Porcelain Blue Metallic
Regatta Blue Metallic
Admiralty Blue Metallic
Gulfmist Metallic
Fernmist Green
Medium Green
Lime Fire Metallic
Pinemist Green Metallic
Carmel Beige
Sunstorm Yellow
Denver Gold Metallic
Crestwood Brown Metallic
Ascot Silver Metallic
Fire Coral Metallic
Shadowmist Metallic
Honduras Maroon Metallic
Buccaneer Red
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Radial Tuned SuspensionOpt
Windshield antennaStd
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
Special suspension with front & rear stabilizer barsOpt
Fiberglass hood with dual air scoopsStd
Dual HornsStd
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