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All About The
1974 Camaro
Dealer Introduction Date:
09/20/1973
A new and improved Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1974. The first changes Camaro lovers noticed were those on the outside including a body-colored fascia above the front bumper, the addition of aluminum bumpers in the front and rear and new taillights. For the accident-prone driver, the new Camaro featured rubber impact strips on the bumpers and spring devices that returned them to their correct positions.
Among the other myriad of changes made to the car that year: radial tires were offered, 7 inches were added to the overall length of the car, power steering came standard with a 350-cid 145-hp V8 engine (replaced the 307-cid as the base V8), a new 21-gallon gas tank was added and AM-FM stereo radios were offered.
The Rally Sport option was not offered in 1974 and the Z28 was discontinued at the end of the 1974 production year.
The 1974 Camaro model year was the last year to feature the rear window style which was debuted in the 1970 Camaro model year. Due to this type of rear windshield, a "blind spot" was created and so this will be changed to a a larger, wrap-around design for the 1975 Camaro model year to reduce the "blind spot" rear vision problem inherent in 1970-1974 Camaro model years.
The 1974 Camaro was the only model equipped with a seatbelt interlock system required by federal law. The system wouldn’t permit the car to start unless all front-seat passengers were buckled in. The law was soon rescinded and 1974 was the only year to feature these seat belts.
The Camaro Type LT Coupe which sold for $3,380.70, featured a new interior detailing, new fabrics and sound insulation in the door and rear quarters.
For the first time, a Rally Sport option wasn't available.
1974
Camaro Model Year
Facts
The 1974 Camaro model year had the first major exterior facelift of the second generation. Up front, a new prow-like, energy-absorbing nose with a beautifully, intergraded, extruded aluminum-faced bumper. Tail lamps were now cut-in, and wrap-around wedge-shaped. This eliminated the need for rear side markers which highlighted the new look.
1974 Camaro model year meant new added wear indicators on front disc brakes and ball joints.
The 1974 Camaro received a new fuel tank which was adapted from the Nova. This increased the fuel capacity from 18 to 21 gallons for 1974.
For 1974, Camaro's equipped with V8 engines found power steering to be included with the package.
The 1974 model year was the only year Camaro's were equipped with seat-belt interlocks. This unpopular feature mandated by Federal regulation, required front passengers to have seat belts fastened before the engine would start.
This year meant for a longer Camaro. The 1974 Camaro model year's overall length was increased by 7 inches over the 1970-1973 Camaro model year.
The Type LT continued in 1974 with enhancements. The interior consisted of new redone seats in new fabrics, fully adjustable, more supportive and comfortably hugging than it's previous years. Sound insulation was added inside the doors and rear quarter panels, behind the rear seat, under the rear package shelf, and beneath carpeting.
The Z28 option continued in 1974 with the same horsepower rating of 245hp, but a new breakerless ignition called High Energy Ignition (HEI) was added after the start of 1974 production.
A debris-attracting magnet was added to the power steering pump in the 1974 Camaro model year.
The 1974 Camaro model year was the last year to feature the rear window style which was debuted in the 1970 Camaro model year. Due to this type of rear windshield, a "blind spot" was created and so this will be changed to a a larger, wrap-around design for the 1975 Camaro model year to reduce the "blind spot" rear vision problem inherent in 1970-1974 Camaro model years.
For the 1974 Camaro model year, AM-FM stereo ratios were now optional which was a first for the Camaro since 1969.
The 1974 Camaro model year was the first year to have optional radial tires.
Keying was modified so that the square ignition key fit just the ignition, not also the door as in its previous years.
The 1974 Camaro model year was the last year where leaded fuel could be used in Camaro's. Catalytic converters, requiring unleaded fuel, followed in the 1975 model.
For the first time, a Rally Sport option wasn't available.
Bumper jack changed to a tab-in-slot type in the 1974 Camaro model year.
The Z28 option was discontinued at the end of 1974 production. It returned three years later, but as a separate model rather than as a regular production option (RPO).
The 307 V8 was dropped and replaced with 350 2 barrel in the 1974 Camaro model year.
Baby moon cap gave way to aluminum cap shared with Nova and fullsize.
The New extruded aluminum face bars on the 1974 Camaro model year were now supported on flat leaf springs.
Z28 side-fender and taillight panel emblems weren't used when the optional 4-color striping (RPO D88) was ordered.
The ONLY time in which the ENTIRE Camaro product Generation (2nd Generation 1970 - 1981) in which there were NO Convertible body styles offered.
Shown:
1974 Camaro Type LT [Z28] (Luxury Trim)
Available Models
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It had a retail value ranging from : $2,828us - $3,116us.
The CAMARO Base (Coupe) is a 2-Door, rear wheel drive Coupe with seating for 4. It is available in 4 different variations with engines ranging from the 4.1L I-6, 250-cid. - 5.7L V8, 350-cid.
It had a retail value ranging from : $3,380us - $3,456us.
The CAMARO Type LT (Luxury Trim) is a 2-Door, rear wheel drive Coupe with seating for 4. It is available in 3 different variations with engines ranging from the 5.7L V8, 350-cid. - 5.7L V8, 350-cid.
The CAMARO Type LT [Z28] (Luxury Trim) is a 2-Door, rear wheel drive Coupe with seating for 4. It is available in only 1 variation and the 5.7L V8, 350-cid. engine.
Date:
March 1st, 2007
