The rear view mirror in the 1974 Corvette was increased to a width of 10 inches.

The last true dual exhaust was installed in 1974. After that, all exhaust gases were channeld through a single catalytic converter.

The 1974 rear "rubber" bumper was made in 2 pieces due to shortcomings in the manufacturing process. The process was improved the following year, thus 1975-1982 models used a one piece unit.

The big block engine made it's final curtain call in the 1974 Corvette.

The FE7 Gymkhana Suspension package was first introduced in the 1974 Corvette.

1974 was the last year the Corvette would be produced to run on "leaded" gasoline.