The 1973 Corvettes are unique among Sharks for combining the original '68 tail styling with a new body-color nose that handsomely met the new federal requirement for "five-mph" front bumpers. Here are the specifications for the 1973 Corvette:
Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
Length, inches | 182.5 | 182.5 |
Width, inches | 69.0 | 69.0 |
Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
Height, inches | 47.9 | 47.9 |
Curb weight, pounds | 3,556 | 3,556 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8 X 15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Engine Specifications
Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
Displacement, liters/cubic inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 | 7.4/454 |
Bore X stroke, inches | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.25 X 4.00 |
Fuel management | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. |
Horsepower @ rpm | 200 @ 4,400 | 255 @ 5,600 | 270 @ 4,000 |
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 300 @ 2,800 | 280 @ 4,000 | 390 @ 3,200 |
Published Performance Numbers
Acceleration | 270 hp, 4-speed manual |
0-60 mph, second | 7.2 |
0-100 mph, second | 17.9 |
1/4-mile, second @ mph | 15.5 @ 94 |
(Source: Road & Track)
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
Car Type | Production | Price |
2-door coupe | 25,521 | $5,561.50 |
2-door convertible | 4,943 | $5,398.50 |
Options and Production
Option | Production | Price |
Custom Interior Trim | 13,434 | $154.00 |
Power Windows | 14,024 | $83.00 |
Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 788 | $41.00 |
Auxiliary Hardtop | 1,328 | $267.00 |
Vinyl Covering | 323 | $62.00 |
Rear Window Defroster | 4,412 | $41.00 |
Air Conditioning | 21,578 | $452.00 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,791 | $12.00 |
Power Brakes | 24,168 | $46.00 |
275 hp Engine | 4,412 | $250.00 |
250 hp Engine | 5,710 | $299.00 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 3,704 | $0.00 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 17,972 | $0.00 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 17,949 | $82.00 |
Power Steering | 27,872 | $113.00 |
Deluxe Wheel Covers | 1,739 | $62.00 |
White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 19,903 | $32.00 |
White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 4,541 | $45.00 |
Heavy Duty Battery (std w/LS5) | 4,912 | $15.00 |
AM/FM Radio, stereo | 12,482 | $276.00 |
AM/FM Radio | 17,598 | $173.00 |
California Emission Test | 3,008 | $15.00 |
Cast Aluminum Wheels | 4 | $175.00 |
Off Road Suspension and Brake Package | 45 | $369.00 |