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| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro V8 Series (LM1) (only in CA) | ||
| Sport coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,159.00 | |
| No. Produced | 66,033 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Model Number | 1Q87 | |
| Weight | 3,450lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 108 inches | |
| Length | 195.4 inches | |
| Width | 74.4 inches | |
| Height | 49.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 350.0 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3.48 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 160@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 250@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front right side of cylinder block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronous, 3-speed manual | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.54 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.5 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.63 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 1/3 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Variable ratio, power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 14 x 7 | ||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | E78 x 14B | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 1Q87H4N100001 | ||
| 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 number includes all V8, non- Z28 models | |||
| References | |
| 1974 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Camaro! from Challenger to Champion G Witzenburg | Los Angeles Public Library |
| NastyZ28.com | Website www.NastyZ28.com |
| OldRide.com | Website www.OldRide.com |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries April 1 1974 | Detroit 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 1974 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Antique White | |
| Midnight Blue Metallic | ||
| Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Bright Aqua Metallic | ||
| Lime Yellow | ||
| Bright Green Metallic | ||
| Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Cream Beige | ||
| Bright Yellow | ||
| Light Gold Metallic | ||
| Sandstone | ||
| Golden Brown Metallic | ||
| Silver Metallic | ||
| Bronze Metallic | ||
| Medium Red Metallic | ||
| Medium Red | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |