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1974 Pontiac Ventura 3MT

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1974 Pontiac Ventura – front Unverified
Photo: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II 2-door Coupe in Adriatic Blue Poly, front left (Queen Street 2023) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Ventura (X-body) (1971–1977); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II 2-door Coupe in Adriatic Blue Poly, front left (Queen Street 2023) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1973 Pontiac Ventura avant (24187569960) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Oft-photographed Pontiac Ventura SJ in Galata (8529058256) by Vetatur Fumare, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Pontiac Ventura, Rear Right, 08-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Pontiac Ventura SJ Istanbul by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1974 Pontiac Ventura 3MT is a 100-hp 4.1-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 100 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type250 CID OHV inline-6 (Chevrolet), 1-barrel carburetor
Displacement4.1 L
Horsepower100 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque175 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke98.4 x 89.7
Compression Ratio8.25:1
Injection Type1-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed manual
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Width72.4 in
Height52.5 in
Wheelbase110.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Pontiac VENTURA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

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 ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

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.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

Feb 26, 1974 · STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

NHTSA campaign 74V034000

Feb 15, 1974 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

NHTSA campaign 74V027000

Dec 19, 1973 · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

NHTSA campaign 73V245000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 PONTIAC VENTURA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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