Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Camaro.
The 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Overview identifies the subject vehicle, though the provided text lacks explicit details concerning its body, platform, or engine configuration. Available reliability data is confined to a model complaint history with years covered from 1990 to 2023, which excludes the 1974 model from the recorded period. Within that later range, the highest complaint count reached 295 in 2010 and the lowest settled at 13 in 2022, yet neither figure clarifies where this model year sits in the model's reliability history.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 192.1 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Overall height | 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3256 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Camaro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.20 sec | 14.50 sec | 330 hp | RWD |
| 1977 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.60 sec | 16.30 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1978 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.30 sec | 16.00 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.20 sec | 430 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | SS396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.80 sec | 14.80 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.30 sec | 15.90 sec | 300 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 4 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.
Remedy:
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.