1974 Pontiac Firebird
1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD – A NEW LOOK
To meet ever-increasing federal crash-safety standards, Pontiac finally had to do a major redesign on their beautiful 2nd-generation Firebird, just as Chevy has to do with their Camaro. Both had managed to squeak by without making major changers to their 1973 models by heavily bracing the front ends. But as safety standards increased every year, it wasn’t possible to do that again in 1974. So both cars got a completely redesigned front and rear ends to incorporate the necessary telescoping bumper hardware and the crush space it required. The results weren’t pretty, although the Firebird probably came out a little better than the Camaro. They also got a lot bigger front and back, and heavier. The Firebird not only had a new nose, but new wider slotted tail lights.
1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE OPTIONS
The standard engine was the 250ci 6-cylinder making just 100hp. Next up was a 350 (5.7L) V8 rated at just 155hp. Next up were a pair of 400 (6.6L) V8s rated at 175hp and 225hp. There were 2 standard-duty 455 V8s, rated at 215hp and 250hp, and the Super Duty 455 (SD-455) at the top of the heap, rated at 290 hp. The 400, 455 and SD-455 were only available in Firebird Formulas and Trans Ams.
1974 Pontiac Firebird PRODUCTION NUMBERS
| MODEL
Base Firebird Coupe Firebird Esprit Firebird Formula Trans Am |
PRODUCTION
26,372 22,583 14,519 10,255 |
PRICE WHEN NEW
(V8) $3,460 $3,687 $3,659 $4,446 |
1974 Pontiac Firebird SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheelbase
Length Width Height Track, front Track, rear Weight V8 ENGINE OPTIONS 350ci V8 w/1X2bbl 400ci V8 w/1X2bbl 400ci V8 w/1X4bbl 455ci V8 w/1X4bbl 455ci V8 w/1X4bbl SD455 |
108.0 in / 2743 mm
191.6 in / 4867 mm 73.1 in / 1870 mm 50.2 in / 1276 mm 61.3 in / 1556 mm 60.5 in / 1537 mm 3,540 lbs / 1605 kg 155 hp / 270 lb/ft net 175 hp / 320 lb/ft net 225 hp / 325 lb/ft net 250 hp / 370 lb/ft net 290 hp / 390 lb/ft net |
