1973 Corvette
Specifications
| 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 |
Color
Choices (production numbers not available)
| Classic White | Silver |
| Medium
Blue |
Dark
Blue |
| Blue-Green |
Elkhart Green |
| Yellow |
Metallic
Yellow |
| Mille Miglia Red | Orange |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black Vinyl | NA |
| Dark Red Vinyl | NA |
| Midnight Blue Vinyl | NA |
| Medium Saddle Vinyl | NA |
| Dark Saddle Vinyl | NA |
| Black Leather | NA |
| Medum Saddle Leather | NA |
| Dark Saddle Leather | NA |
Convertible Top
Color Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black | NA |
| White | NA |