1974 Corvette Drag Races 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pace Car: Video

July 15, 2023 5:01 am

We’re headed back to the ‘70s with a pair of GM-made classics, including a 1974 Chevy Corvette and 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pace Car. Both of these machines are squaring off in a race down the 1320 in the following Pure Stock Drag Race video.

Coming to us from the Cars And Zebras YouTube channel, the video is about five-and-a-half minutes long, and includes interesting specs and info on both rides, as well as several rounds of racing action.

1974 Chevy Corvette

The video kicks off with an overview of the Corvette, which is equipped with the optional L82 350 V8 engine, doling out an estimated 250 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 285 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Specs include a compression ratio of 9.0:1, while output is sent to the rear wheels by way of a four-speed manual transmission and 3.73 gears. Weight with driver is estimated at 3,800 pounds. Per the video, the price for this particular configuration came to $6,403 back in the day, with 6,690 examples of the Corvette produced in 1974 with the L82 engine option ticked.

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pace Car

Meanwhile, over in the other lane, we have a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, which is gussied up as an Official Pace Car for the 54^th Annual Indy 500. Notably, this particular model is relatively rare, especially compared to the Corvette rival, with just 358 units produced. This particular example is also fitted with the standard 350 V8, as opposed to the optional 455. Output is rated at 310 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 390 pound-feet of torque at 3,200 rpm, while the compression ratio comes out to 10.25:1. The video host also points out that the Cutlass’ output is in gross power values, whereas those of the Corvette are in net power ratings. A three-speed automatic routes output rearwards. As for the weight, the Cutlass, with driver, tips the scales at a hefty 4,120 pounds.

So, which of these GM machines will take the win? Hit play to find out: