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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1973 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 98.0 inches | ||||
| Overhang (Front) | 42.8 inches | ||||
| Overhang (Rear) | 43.9 inches | ||||
| Front Track | 58.7 inches | ||||
| Rear Track | 59.5 inches | ||||
| Length | 184.7 inches | ||||
| Ground Clearance |
4.3 inches
(Exhaust Pipe at X-Member) |
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| Overall Height |
47.7 inches (Coupe)
47.8 inches (Convertible, Hard and Soft Top) |
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| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 7.8 inches | ||||
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 7.5 inches | ||||
| Luggage Capacity |
6.1 Cubic Feet (Coupe)
5.0 Cubic Feet (Convertible) |
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| Cowl Height | 36.3 inches | ||||
| Windshield Slope Angle | 57° | ||||
| Head Room |
37.1 inches (Coupe)
36.2 inches (Convertible, Soft Top) 36.1 inches (Convertible, Hard Top) |
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| Shoulder Room | 47.9 inches | ||||
| Hip Room | 48.8 inches | ||||
| Tire Size | GR70-15B | ||||
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear) | ||||
| Wheels, Regular Production | Size: 15 x 8.00 | ||||
| Synchronization | All Forward Gears | ||||
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission |
1st Gear 2.48:1
2nd Gear 1.48:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.08:1 |
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| Lubricant Capacity | 3 Quarts | ||||
| Four Speed M20 Transmission |
1st Gear 2.52:1
2nd Gear 1.88:1 3rd Gear 1.46:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.59:1 |
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Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission |
1st Gear 2.20:1
2nd Gear 1.64:1 3rd Gear 1.27:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.26:1 |
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| Transmission Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
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| Lubricant Capacity | Four Speed Manual: 2.5 Quarts | ||||
| Differential Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
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| Differential Lubricant Capacity | 3.7 pints | ||||
| Axle Ratio |
190 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1 250 Horsepower L82 Engine 3.55:1, 3.70:1 275 Horsepower 454 Cubic Inch LS4 Engine 3.08:1, 3.36:1 (3.55:1 with M21 Transmission) |
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| Transmission Synchromesh | All Four Gears | ||||
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 Gallons (approximately) | ||||
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Steering Wheel Diameter
(Power, Manual Steering) |
15.0 inches | ||||
| Steering Ratio | 16.0:1 | ||||
| Turning Diameters |
37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
38.6 feet (Wall to Wall) |
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| Model 19467 Convertible |
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| Model 19437 Sport Coupe |
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| Shipping Weight: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment, including grease, oil, engine coolant to capacity and (3) gallons of gasoline. | |||||
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| Auxiliary Top (RPO C07) |
+54 lb.
(+8 lb. Front; +46 lb. Rear) |
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| Air Conditioning (RPO C60) |
+95 lb. (With Standard Engine, Manual Transmission)
(+76 lb. Front; +19 lb. Rear) +80 lb. (With Standard Engine & Automatic Transmission) (+64 lb. Front; +16 lb. Rear) +90 lb. (With 454 Cubic Inch Engine) (+72 lb. Front; +18 lb. Rear) |
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| Power Windows (RPO A31) |
+7 lb.
(+4 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear) |
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| Power Brakes (RPO J50) |
+10 lb.
(+9 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) |
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Standard 350 cubic inch Engine
190 Horsepower With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission |
+54 lb.
(+37 lb. Front; +17 lb. Rear) |
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| 350 cubic inch L82 Engine |
+42 lb.
(+36 lb. Front; +6 lb. Rear) |
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| 454 cubic inch LS4 Engine |
+211 lb.
(+188 lb. Front; +23 lb. Rear) |
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| Power Steering (RPO N40) |
+26 lb.
(+25 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) With Standard, L82 Engines +28 lb. (+27 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) With LS4 Engine |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
(RPO U58) |
+18 lb.
(+9 lb. Front; +9 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Pushbutton
(RPO U69) |
+14 lb.
(+7 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear) |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: |
4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic Inch)
4.251" / 4.00" (LS4 454 Cubic Inch) |
| Displacement: |
Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches
LS4 Engine: 454 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
8.5:1 (Standard Engine)
9.0:1 (L82 Engine) 8.25:1 (LS4 Engine) |
| Rocker Arms | Stamping, Steel |
| Crankshaft Material: | Forged Steel |
| Camshaft Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure |
30 - 45 psi @ 1,500 RPM
50 - 75 psi @ 2,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Mechanical |
| Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard, L82 Engines | 4 Quarts, Less Filter |
| Crankcase Oil Capacity, LS4 Engine | 5 Quarts, Less Filter |
| Recommended Oil Grade |
Above 20°F: SAE 20W, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40,
20W-40 0°F to 60°F: SAE 10W, 5W-30, 10W-40 Below 20°F: SAE 5W, 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Fuel Filter | Strainer |
| Fuel Pump | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure | 5¼ - 6½ PSI |
| Cooling System Capacity |
350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
19 Quarts (with heater) 18 Quarts (without heater) 454 cubic inch LS4 Engine 24 Quarts (with heater) 23 Quarts (without heater) |
| Thermostat Type | Choke |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | 15 +/- 1 PSI |
| Battery |
12 volt - 78 plate
62 Amp hr. @ 20 hr. |
| Thermostat Opening |
192° - 198°F (Base, LS4 Engines)
177° - 183°F (L82 Engine) |
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Brakes |
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| Type | Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic |
| Effective Area | 78.1 Square Inches |
| Swept Area | 461.2 Square Inches |
| Disc | Vented |
| Pistons per Caliper | Four |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch) |
190 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM |
| RPO L82 (350 cubic inch) |
250 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 285 lb-ft. @ 4,000 RPM |
| RPO LS4 (454 cubic inch) |
275 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
Torque: 395 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Coil |
Delco-Remy Base, L82 Engine: 1115270;
LS4: 1115287 |
| Coil current rating |
4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running) |
| Breaker Gap | .019" |
| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance |
Distributor | 1112098 | Base Engine
Start: 1,200 RPM Max: 14° @ 4,200 RPM Distributor | 1112150 | L82 Engine Start: 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 16° @ 2,200 RPM Max: 24° @ 5,000 RPM Distributor | 1112114 | LS4 Engine Start: 1,100 RPM Intermediate: 11° @ 2,400 RPM Max: 18° @ 4,200 RPM |
| Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance |
Distributor | 1112098 | Base Engine
Start: 6° Maximum: 15° @ 13.5 inches Hg Distributor | 1112150 | L82 Engine Start: 8° Maximum: 15° @ 15.5 inches Hg Distributor | 1112114 | LS4 Engine Start: 8° Maximum: 20° @ 17 inches Hg |
| Timing |
Base Engine: 12° BTC @ 900 RPM (Manual)
12° BTC @ 600 RPM (Automatic) L82 Engine: 8° BTC @ 900 RPM (Manual) 8° BTC @ 700 RPM (Automatic) LS4 Engine: 10° BTC @ 900 RPM (Manual) 10° BTC @ 600 RPM (Automatic) |
| Spark Plug | AC R44T (350, 454 Cubic Inch Engines) |
| Spark Plug Thread | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Torque | 15 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap | .033 - .038 inch |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Idle |
Manual Transmission Engines: 900 RPM
Base, LS4 Engines Automatic: 600 RPM L82 Engine Automatic: 700 RPM |
1973 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,791 (5.88%) | $12.00 | |
| Custom Interior Trim | 13,434 (44.10%) | $154.00 | |
| A31 | Power Windows | 14,024 (46.03%) | $83.00 |
| A85 | Custom Shoulder Belts (standard with coupe) | 788 (2.59%) | $41.00 |
| C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) | 1,328 (4.36%) | $267.00 |
| C08 | Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) | 323 (1.06%) | $62.00 |
| C50 | Rear Window Defroster | 4,412 (14.48%) | $41.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 21,578 (70.83%) | $452.00 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 24,168 (79.33%) | $46.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 250hp Engine | 5,710 (18.74%) | $299.00 |
| LS4 | 454 cu. in. 275hp Engine | 4,412 (14.48%) | $250.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 3,704 (12.16%) | n/a |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 17,927 (58.85%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 17,949 (58.92%) | $82.00 |
| N40 | Power Steering | 27,872 (91.49%) | $113.00 |
| P02 | Deluxe Wheel Covers | 1,739 (5.71%) | $62.00 |
| QRM | White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 19,903 (65.33%) | $32.00 |
| QRZ | White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 4,541 (14.91%) | $45.00 |
| T60 | Heavy Duty Battery (standard with LS4) | 4,912 (16.12%) | $15.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 12,482 (40.97%) | $276.00 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 17,598 (57.77%) | $173.00 |
| UF1 | Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 8,186 (26.87%) | $5.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Test | 3,008 (9.87%) | $15.00 |
| YJ8 | Cast Aluminum Wheels (5) | 4 (0.01%) | $175.00 |
| Z07 | Off Road Suspension and Brake Package | 45 (0.15%) | $369.00 |
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Total Production:
30,464
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 190 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $5,561.50. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| 910 | Classic White | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 914 | Silver | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 922 | Medium Blue | n/a | Black / Midnight Blue / M | Black / White | Silver |
| 927 | Dark Blue | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 945 | Blue-Green | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 947 | Elkhart Green | n/a | Black / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 952 | Yellow | n/a | Black / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue | Black / White | Silver |
| 953 | Metallic Yellow | n/a | Black / Midnight Blue | Black / White | Silver |
| 976 | Mille Miglia Red | n/a | Black / Dark Red / Dark Saddle / Midnight Blue / Medium Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
| 980 | Orange | n/a | Black / Medium Saddle / Midnight Blue / Dark Saddle | Black / White | Silver |
