These are standard specifications for the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor Shift , Automatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $5,690-$5,920 |
| Weight : | 3408 lbs | 1545.843 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 124 mph | 199.516 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Rochester Quadra-Jet Four-Barrel Model 4MV | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4 Barrel Quadra-Jet Model 4MV | |
| V 8 | Rochester Four-Barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Exhaust manifold : | 2.50-inch Diameter Dual Exhaust System |
| V 8 | Rochester Quadra-Jet Four-Barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4 Manual Floor Shift , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1973 : | 2,579,509 |
| Total 1973 Corvette C3 production : | 30,463 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 4,943 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 25,520 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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Chassis # 1Z37T3S407158
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $5,690 |
| Weight : | 3408 lbs | 1545.843 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball with Power Assist | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
| Turning Circle : | 39.0 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | F70-15 Radials |
| Wheels : | 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: How fast is the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 124 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,690 to $5,920 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70-15 Radials tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1973? A: Chevrolet produced 2,579,509 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 30,463 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor Shift, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
How many 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 were produced?
How powerful was the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? Was the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 popular? Was the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: How fast is the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 124 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,690 to $5,920 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70-15 Radials tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1973? A: Chevrolet produced 2,579,509 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 30,463 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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