The styling for 1974 – 1977 was marked by the addition of aluminium bumpers which saved weight over equivalent steel bumpers but the cars did weigh more. This period of Camaro metamorphosis is known as the ‘Type B’, for several reasons these cars are the least favoured amongst Camaro collectors.

Engine selection was confusing, comprising:-

Base 250 6 100 hp RPO L22 six
Base 350 V8 145 hp RPO L65 V8
Base 350 V8 160 hp RPO LM1 V8 (CA only)
HiPO 350 V8 185 hp RPO L48 V8

But a Z28 V8 could be ordered with 245 hp.

Other changes included:-seat belt interlock, this device prevented the car from being started unless the seatbelts were done up. Infuriating everybody, this device was soon removed by all drivers who carried shopping on the front seat! Fuel capacity was increased from 18 to 21 gallons and high-energy ignition debuted in 1974 along with radial tyres.
All in all, 151,008 1974 Camaros were sold despite being the heaviest Camaros (3429lbs) and the least powerful yet produced.

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