1974 · Chevrolet · United States
1974 Chevrolet Nova: the Spirit of America
Spirit of America Nova (RPO Z51) offered on the Custom hatchback per the source. Enthusiast-compiled production: 390,537 cars; Super Sport 21,419.
United States · researched through 2026-09-22
This record's own dek describes 1974 as the year the Spirit of America Nova, coded Z51, is offered on the Custom hatchback per the source; the enthusiast-compiled total stands at 390,537 cars, of which 21,419 were Super Sports. This record's own overview states that every count comes from the same single enthusiast compilation, NovaResource.org, with ratings carried as SAE net figures for the year.1
Three body-style rows are documented, 80,633 hatchbacks, 210,984 cars in the source's own "2 Door Sedan" column, and 98,920 four-door sedans, with the 21,419-car Super Sport figure kept separately scoped rather than folded into any of them. Four engines are documented: the 250 six coded L22 at 100 net hp, and three 350 V8s, L65 at 145 net hp, LM1 at 160 net hp, and L48 at 185 net hp, though the production table itself records only a single combined 350 V8 installation row rather than splitting the three by code.1
Four transmissions carry their own installation counts: 44,322 three-speed manuals, 4,667 M20 four-speeds, 341,547 M38 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatics, and just a single M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic, the smallest transmission installation figure this record documents anywhere in its own 1974 transmissions table. This record's own key facts cite Chevrolet's price schedule for Novas shipped on and after May 15, 1974 directly, listing base prices from $2,676.70 for the six-cylinder coupe to $3,109.86 for the V8 Custom hatchback, with the Spirit of America package at $355.00 and the Nova SS ranging from $107.50 to $151.00 depending on model.
This record documents an extensive, individually priced options list, including the Spirit of America package itself, which this record's own options entry sources separately at $399 with its own installation count of 14,463 units, white paint standard with the red-white-blue striping package, and engines L22, L65, LM1 and L48 all available under it per the source. Also documented are Four-Season air conditioning at $421, power disc/drum brakes (JL2) at $76 noted as included whenever the F41 suspension or L48 engine was ordered, and three separately priced Nova SS rows split by body style from $107.50 to $151.00, matching the range in this record's own key facts.
Twenty-three solid exterior colors and sixteen interior trim codes are documented for the year, both drawn from the enthusiast reference's own cowl-tag code pages rather than the factory information kit. This record's own specifications section carries a 111-inch wheelbase, 196.7-inch overall length (197.6 inches on Custom models with impact strips), 72.4-inch width, a front-to-rear tread of 59.8 to 59.6 inches, and curb weights for six body and series combinations ranging from 3,254 lb to 3,403 lb; its performance section remains empty for the year.
This record's own identification section documents cowl-tag series XX for Nova and XY for Nova Custom, body codes for the hatchback, coupe and sedan, and three assembly-plant abbreviations, K for Kansas City, Missouri, L for Van Nuys, California, and W for Willow Run, Michigan. Its conflicts section logs a genuine price dispute over the Spirit of America package: $399 from the enthusiast source with no date or price basis given, against $355.00 from the dated factory schedule, with this record's own treatment noting that the undated enthusiast figure may reflect a different schedule and that neither figure replaces the other.
Fact sheet · 1974 · United States
The numbers
1974 Chevrolet Nova — Spirit of America Nova (RPO Z51) offered on the Custom hatchback per the source. Enthusiast-compiled production: 390,537 cars; Super Sport 21,419.
Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-22.
Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.
Key facts
- Total 1974 production per source: 390,537.1
- Chevrolet's price schedule for Novas shipped on and after May 15, 1974 lists base prices from $2,676.70 (Nova 2-door coupe, six) to $3,109.86 (Nova Custom hatchback, V8); the Spirit of America package (Z51, Custom hatchback) was $355.00 and the Nova SS (Z26) $107.50 to $151.00 by model.
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy II / Nova, all series1 US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 390,537 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sport1 Super Sport · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 21,419 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door hatchback1 2-door hatchback · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 80,633 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 2-door (source column "2 Door Sedan")1 2-door (source column "2 Door Sedan") · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 210,984 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 4-door sedan1 4-door sedan · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 98,920 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six-cylinder cars1 L6 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 171,430 | built, model-year | Reported |
| V8 cars1 V8 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 219,107 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 250 I6 engines installed1 250 I6 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 171,430 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 350 V8 engines installed1 350 V8 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 219,107 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-speed manual installed1 3-speed manual · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 44,322 | built, model-year | Reported |
| M20 4-speed installed1 M20 4-speed · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 4,667 | built, model-year | Reported |
| M38 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 installed1 M38 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 341,547 | built, model-year | Reported |
| M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 installed1 M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 · US tabulation (source does not state geography) | 1 | built, model-year | Reported |
All counts are from one enthusiast compilation (NovaResource.org), which says its numbers were compiled from many sources and carry no guarantee; the underlying Chevrolet documents were not seen. Status is reported, or estimated where the source itself marks a value approximate or rounded.
Rows are separately scoped. Body, cylinder, engine-displacement and transmission rows each describe the whole line from a different angle and must not be added across groups.
A value missing from this table was marked unavailable ("?") or zero in the source and is not shown; missing does not mean zero.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Nova hatchback coupe 1XX17, 6-cylinder | $2,827.86 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova 2-door coupe 1XX27, 6-cylinder | $2,676.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova 4-door sedan 1XX69, 6-cylinder | $2,706.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom hatchback coupe 1XY17, 6-cylinder | $3,000.86 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom 2-door coupe 1XY27, 6-cylinder | $2,850.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom 4-door sedan 1XY69, 6-cylinder | $2,879.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova hatchback coupe 1XX17, V8 | $2,935.86 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova 2-door coupe 1XX27, V8 | $2,784.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova 4-door sedan 1XX69, V8 | $2,814.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom hatchback coupe 1XY17, V8 | $3,109.86 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom 2-door coupe 1XY27, V8 | $2,958.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
| Nova Custom 4-door sedan 1XY69, V8 | $2,988.70 | manufacturer's suggested retail price; excludes destination charges, state and local taxes, options (Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule, prices effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974; published May 17, 1974), 1974-05-15 |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| L22 · 250 I6 (L22)1 250 cu in · 1-barrel carburetor | 100 hp @ 3,600, 175 lb-ft @ 1,800 (SAE net) | offered (standard/optional status by series not stated in source table) | Not yet sourced |
| L65 · 350 V8 (L65)1 350 cu in · 2-barrel carburetor | 145 hp @ 3,800, 250 lb-ft @ 2,200 (SAE net) | offered (standard/optional status by series not stated in source table) | Not yet sourced |
| LM1 · 350 V8 (LM1)1 350 cu in · 4-barrel carburetor | 160 hp @ 3,800, 250 lb-ft @ 2,400 (SAE net) | offered (standard/optional status by series not stated in source table) | Not yet sourced |
| L48 · 350 V8 (L48)1 350 cu in · 4-barrel carburetor | 185 hp @ 4,000, 270 lb-ft @ 2,600 (SAE net) | offered (standard/optional status by series not stated in source table) | Not yet sourced |
Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.
Transmissions
| Transmission | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|
| 3-speed manual1 | offered | 44,3221 Reported |
| M20 · M20 4-speed1 | offered | 4,6671 Reported |
| M38 · M38 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3501 | offered | 341,5471 Reported |
| M40 · M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4001 | offered | 11 Reported |
Options and packages
| Code | Option | Price | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
Z51RPO |
Spirit of America Nova (Custom hatchback 1Y17)1 | $399 | 14,4631 Reported |
C60RPO |
Four-Season air conditioning | $421 | Not yet sourced |
G80RPO |
Positraction rear axle | $47 | Not yet sourced |
G95RPO |
Economy axle ratio | $12 | Not yet sourced |
UA1RPO |
Heavy-duty battery | $15 | Not yet sourced |
AK1RPO |
Color-keyed belts, bench-seat coupes and sedans | $16.25 | Not yet sourced |
AK1RPO |
Color-keyed belts, bucket-seat coupes | $13.75 | Not yet sourced |
J50RPO |
Power brakes, drum | $52 | Not yet sourced |
JL2RPO |
Power brakes, disc/drum (included with F41 and L48) | $76 | Not yet sourced |
VE5RPO |
Deluxe bumpers (standard on Nova Custom) | $25 | Not yet sourced |
V32RPO |
Rear bumper guards, Nova Custom | $17 | Not yet sourced |
V32RPO |
Rear bumper guards, Nova (includes VE5) | $42 | Not yet sourced |
YF5RPO |
California emission certification | $21 | Not yet sourced |
U35RPO |
Electric clock | $17 | Not yet sourced |
D55RPO |
Console (includes M11 floor shift) | $62 | Not yet sourced |
V01RPO |
Heavy-duty radiator | $15 | Not yet sourced |
C50RPO |
Rear window defogger, forced-air | $36 | Not yet sourced |
L22RPO |
Turbo-Thrift 250-1 /SE six | $0 | Not yet sourced |
L65RPO |
Turbo-Fire 350-2 /SE V8 | $0 | Not yet sourced |
LM1RPO |
Turbo-Fire 350-4 /SE V8 | $49 | Not yet sourced |
L48RPO |
Turbo-Fire 350-4 /DE V8 (includes JL2 power disc brakes) | $156 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ5RPO |
Exterior Decor Package, hatchback and 2-door coupes | $59 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ5RPO |
Exterior Decor Package, sedans | $68 | Not yet sourced |
A01RPO |
Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows | $45 | Not yet sourced |
U05RPO |
Dual horns | $4 | Not yet sourced |
U17RPO |
Special instrumentation (includes D55 console and U35 clock) | $145 | Not yet sourced |
Z54RPO |
Interior Decor/Quiet Sound Group (standard on Nova Custom) | $33 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ9RPO |
Auxiliary lighting, coupe or sedan without Z54 | $18.50 | Not yet sourced |
B37RPO |
Color-keyed floor mats | $14 | Not yet sourced |
D33RPO |
LH remote-control outside mirror | $14 | Not yet sourced |
D35RPO |
Sport mirrors (included with Z26 and Z51) | $27 | Not yet sourced |
B84RPO |
Body side moldings | $38 | Not yet sourced |
B93RPO |
Door edge guards, coupes | $7 | Not yet sourced |
B93RPO |
Door edge guards, sedans | $11 | Not yet sourced |
Z26RPO |
Nova SS, Nova Custom | $107.50 | Not yet sourced |
Z26RPO |
Nova SS, Nova coupe (adds bright taillight and grille trim, carpet) | $136 | Not yet sourced |
Z26RPO |
Nova SS, Nova hatchback coupe (adds bright trim, carpet, load-floor carpet) | $151 | Not yet sourced |
|
Two-tone paint (includes bright metal outline moldings) | $31 | Not yet sourced |
U63RPO |
AM radio | $65 | Not yet sourced |
U69RPO |
AM/FM radio | $135 | Not yet sourced |
U58RPO |
AM/FM stereo radio | $233 | Not yet sourced |
U80RPO |
Rear seat speaker | $17 | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl roof cover, hatchback coupe (Touring type; included with Z51) | $66 | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl roof cover, 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe | $82 | Not yet sourced |
M11RPO |
Floor-mounted shift lever (included with D55) | $27 | Not yet sourced |
N65RPO |
Space-saver spare tire (standard on hatchback) | $14.16 | Not yet sourced |
Z51RPO |
Spirit of America Package (Custom hatchback coupe) | $355 | Not yet sourced |
N41RPO |
Power steering, variable-ratio | $124 | Not yet sourced |
N33RPO |
Comfortilt steering wheel | $49 | Not yet sourced |
F40RPO |
Special front and rear suspension, 6-cylinder (included with Z26) | $2 | Not yet sourced |
F40RPO |
Special front and rear suspension, 8-cylinder | $6 | Not yet sourced |
F41RPO |
Sport suspension, without L48, without Z26 (includes JL2) | $101 | Not yet sourced |
F41RPO |
Sport suspension, without L48, with Z26 (includes JL2) | $95 | Not yet sourced |
F41RPO |
Sport suspension, with L48, without Z26 | $30 | Not yet sourced |
F41RPO |
Sport suspension, with L48, with Z26 | $24 | Not yet sourced |
QEERPO |
E78-14/B white stripe tires, coupes and sedans without N65 | $31 | Not yet sourced |
QEHRPO |
E78-14/B bias-belted white stripe tires, coupes and sedans without N65 | $56 | Not yet sourced |
QEBRPO |
E70-14/B bias-belted white-lettered tires with 14 x 7 wheels, coupes and sedans without N65 | $86.85 | Not yet sourced |
QDWRPO |
FR78-14/B steel-belted radial white stripe tires with 14 x 7 wheels, coupes and sedans without N65 | $167.15 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ4RPO |
Trailer towing package, without C60 | $41 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ4RPO |
Trailer towing package, with C60 | $26 | Not yet sourced |
M15RPO |
3-speed manual (standard) | $0 | Not yet sourced |
M40RPO |
Turbo Hydra-matic | $225 | Not yet sourced |
M20RPO |
4-speed wide-range | $219 | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl bench seat | $13 | Not yet sourced |
|
Strato-bucket front seats, coupes (included with Z51) | $67 | Not yet sourced |
P01RPO |
Bright metal wheel covers | $30 | Not yet sourced |
ZJ7RPO |
Rally wheels | $46 | Not yet sourced |
P06RPO |
Wheel trim rings (included with Z26 and Z51) | $32.50 | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
11 |
Antique White1 | Not yet sourced |
26 |
Bright Blue Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
29 |
Midnight Blue Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
36 |
Bright Aqua Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
40 |
Lime Yellow1 | Not yet sourced |
46 |
Bright Green Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
49 |
Dark Green Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
50 |
Cream Beige1 | Not yet sourced |
51 |
Bright Yellow1 | Not yet sourced |
53 |
Light Gold Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
55 |
Sandstone1 | Not yet sourced |
59 |
Golden Brown Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
64 |
Silver Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
66 |
Bronze Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
74 |
Dark Red Metallic1 | Not yet sourced |
75 |
Medium Red1 | Not yet sourced |
29/11 |
Two-tone: Midnight Blue Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
36/11 |
Two-tone: Aqua Blue Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
49/11 |
Two-tone: Medium Dark Green Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
53/11 |
Two-tone: Light Gold Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
66/11 |
Two-tone: Bronze Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
74/11 |
Two-tone: Medium Red Metallic lower, White upper | Not yet sourced |
|
Vinyl top colours: Black and White (all exteriors); Medium Blue (11, 26, 29); Medium Green (11, 46, 49); Cream Beige (11, 50, 53, 55, 59); Silver Taupe (64); Maroon (11, 64, 74); Brown (11, 50, 59, 64); Russet (11, 66); Medium Saddle (11, 49, 50, 59, 66) | Not yet sourced |
Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.
Interiors
| Code | Trim | Built |
|---|---|---|
750 |
Standard: Black & White check cloth bench | Not yet sourced |
825 |
Standard: Black perforated vinyl, bench or bucket | Not yet sourced |
826 |
Midnight Blue perforated vinyl | Not yet sourced |
827 |
Medium Saddle perforated vinyl (Standard hatchback bucket and sedan bench per chart) | Not yet sourced |
828 |
Standard: Medium Green perforated vinyl, bench or bucket | Not yet sourced |
756 |
Standard: Black & Green check cloth bench | Not yet sourced |
764 |
Standard: Light Neutral & Black check cloth bench | Not yet sourced |
829 |
Standard: Light Neutral perforated vinyl, bench or bucket | Not yet sourced |
751 |
Custom: Black cloth bench (black, red or blue accent) | Not yet sourced |
754 |
Custom: Black perforated vinyl, bench or bucket (black, red or blue accent) | Not yet sourced |
752 |
Custom: Black sport cloth (black or red accent) | Not yet sourced |
771 |
Custom: Midnight Blue cloth, bucket | Not yet sourced |
755 |
Custom: Green & Black sport cloth bench | Not yet sourced |
759 |
Custom: Medium Green perforated vinyl bucket | Not yet sourced |
757 |
Custom sedan: Medium Green cloth bench | Not yet sourced |
766 |
Custom: Light Neutral perforated vinyl | Not yet sourced |
Specifications
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 111 in | all bodies |
| Overall length | 196.7 in | all bodies; Custom models with impact strips 197.6 in |
| Maximum overall width | 72.4 in | all bodies |
| Tread, front / rear | 59.8 / 59.6 in | all bodies |
| Standard tire size | E78-14 | all bodies |
| Curb weight, Nova hatchback 1XX17 (250 L6) | 3,364 lb | base vehicle |
| Curb weight, Nova 2-door coupe 1XX27 (250 L6) | 3,254 lb | base vehicle |
| Curb weight, Nova 4-door sedan 1XX69 (250 L6) | 3,296 lb | base vehicle |
| Curb weight, Nova Custom hatchback 1XY17 (250 L6) | 3,403 lb | base vehicle |
| Curb weight, Nova Custom 2-door coupe 1XY27 (250 L6) | 3,310 lb | base vehicle |
| Curb weight, Nova Custom 4-door sedan 1XY69 (250 L6) | 3,337 lb | base vehicle |
Identification
- Cowl tag series and body codes
- Cowl-tag series XX Nova, XY Nova Custom; body 17 hatchback, 27 2-door, 69 4-door sedan.1
- Assembly plants (cowl-tag codes)
- K Kansas City MO; L Van Nuys CA; W Willow Run MI1
Where the sources disagree
Price of the Spirit of America package (RPO Z51)
- $399 (extra cost as stated; no date or price basis given)1
- $355.00 manufacturer's suggested retail, schedule effective with vehicles shipped on and after May 15, 1974
Both figures are shown with attribution. The factory schedule is dated; the enthusiast figure is undated and may reflect a different schedule, so neither replaces the other.
Identification
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Also in 1974
- AMC AMX The final Javelin AMX: 4,980 built, with the Go Package's cowl induction dropped and a production run that stretched into November 1974.
- AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX The Gremlin X gained a 'hockey stick' stripe. The 304 V8 remained available, but no X or V8 counts for the year were found.
- AMC Javelin The Javelin's final year: 22,556 non-AMX cars on a production run extended into November 1974.
- Buick Riviera Colonnade pillared roof; 20,129 built, 1,698 with Stage One and 4,119 with the GS handling option.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX The last year a 455 Stage 1 could be had in a Buick intermediate Gran Sport; 3,355 were built, 478 of them Stage 1.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS The SS was gone; the new Laguna Type S-3 coupe carried the Chevelle's performance image, with a 235 net hp 454 still on the engine list.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS Colonnade-era El Camino; Chevrolet's 1974 data pages define the RPO Z15 SS option for the El Camino Classic. Team Chevelle's production totals give 51,223 El Caminos built, 4,543 of them with SS equipment.
- Dodge Challenger The last original-era Challenger shared a catalog with the Dart; the 360 replaced the 340 as the optional engine and production ended in April 1974.
- Dodge Charger The last B-body Charger before the 1975 personal-luxury redesign, with 5-mph bumpers, carried-over powertrains and an SE that accounted for 30,957 V-8 cars.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The 360 replaced the 340 in the Dart Sport, and Flory's production table counts 3,951 Dart Sport 360s at a $3,244 base price.
- Ford Maverick Grabber Grabber production fell to 23,502 by Classic Industries count.
- Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero GT continued on the 1972-76 Ranchero; 11,328 GTs were built, per reference-site counts in the Standard Catalog lineage.
- Ford Thunderbird Sixth-generation personal-luxury Thunderbird; the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only.
- Ford Torino The 1974 Torino grew again and added the Gran Torino Elite; the Gran Torino Sport survived only as a formal-roof hardtop, with 23,142 built.
- Mercury Cougar Outside the muscle focus: 91,670 Cougars for 1974 per Wikipedia's table.
- Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds The Hurst/Olds paced the Indianapolis 500 again and offered a 350 for the first time: 1,800 coupes, 380 of them with the 455 W-30.
- Plymouth Barracuda and 'Cuda The final year: Barracuda and 'Cuda hardtops with a standard 318 and a new optional 360, and 11,734 built before the line ended.
- Plymouth Duster 340 and 360 The 245 net hp 360 replaced the 340 in the Duster's best sales year: 3,969 Duster 360s among 281,378 Dusters, with Twister, Gold Duster and Space Duster packages priced separately.
- Plymouth GTX, Belvedere and Satellite In 1974 a GTX nameplate came with the Road Runner's optional 440 four-barrel, TorqueFlite required; Mueller's Muscle Car Source Book counts 386 of them.
- Plymouth Road Runner The last Satellite-based Road Runner; production roughly halved from 1973.
- Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am A new nose and the last Super Duty: 10,255 Trans Ams, 943 with the SD-455.
- Pontiac GTO The last original GTO: a package on the compact Ventura with a 200 hp 350; 7,058 built.
- Pontiac Grand Am A revised nose and 17,083 built, only 342 with a four-speed.
- Pontiac Grand Prix The 455 remains the SJ engine as Grand Prix volume falls to under 100,000.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans With the GTO moved to the Ventura, the LeMans GT package became the intermediate performance choice, backed by 350, 400 and 455 V8 options.