1973 Pontiac Grand Prix Specifications

1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix Model Years
197319761977

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1973 - 1977
Price : $4,585-$4,960
Weight : 4030 lbs | 1827.977 kg
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
4 carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4000
Compression : 8.4:1
4 carburetors
Transmission:
Automatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1973 : 919,870
Total 1973 Grand Prix production : 153,899
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : 133,150
'SJ' Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : 20,749

Hardtop

Hardtop
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Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 216.6 in | 5502 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.

'SJ' Hardtop

Price : $4,960
Weight : 4405 lbs | 1998.074 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 216.6 in | 5502 mm.
Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID72V275000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO (CHEVROLET 73-C-03, PONTIAC 73-C-1, BUICK 73-C-1,OLDSMOBILE 73-C-2, AND GMC 73-C-1).POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING LINKAGE MAYOVER-TRAVEL AND CAUSE SEVERE FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN.CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHENSTEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO EXTREME LEFT POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSEAND RIGHT FRONT TIRE STRIKES OBJECT SUCH AS CURB OR PARKING BLOCK.OPERATIONOF VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION CAN DAMAGE RIGHT HAND INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLYWHICH EVENTUALLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING IDLER ARM STOP BRACKET WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID73V187000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-7.POSSIBILITY THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSEDBY AN UNUSED WIRING HARNESS LAMP SOCKET CAN RESULT IN CURRENT FLOW THROUGH THEAIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE, CAUSING IT TO HEAT UP WHICH CANIGNITE THE CABLE HOUSING AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A GROUND ON THE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLUNIT).

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID73V186000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-8.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL LINE ACCUMULATORWELCH PLUG MAY BECOME DISLODGED, ALLOWING THE FUEL TO SIPHON FROM THE FUEL TANKONTO THE SURFACE UNDER THE CAR WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS SPILLED FUEL CAN ACCUMULATE AND A SPARK OR FLAME COULD CAUSE AFIRE AND INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH A FUEL HOSE AND HOSE SUPPORT).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1973 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $12,900
Avg. Home : $32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 216.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix cost approximately $4,585 to $4,960 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix was offered as a Hardtop, ^SJ^ Hardtop.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1973? A: Pontiac produced 919,870 automobiles in 1973.

Q: How many 1973 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 153,899 examples of the Grand Prix in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4000

    • Q: What transmission did the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix had a Automatic gearbox.

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