These are standard specifications for the 1973 Pontiac LeMans, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,920-$3,430 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Compression : | 8.25:1 |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1973 : | 919,870 |
| Total 1973 LeMans production : | 205,649 |
| 1973 Pontiac LeMans | |
| 2-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 68,230 |
| 9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 6,127 |
| Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 26,554 |
| Luxury 2-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,916 |
| Luxury Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,377 |
| Sport Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 50,999 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,446 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V027000 |
| Notes | OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-5.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-3.GMC TRUCK CAMPAIGNNO 74-C-06.CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-11.PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-5.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SINGLE DIAPHRAGM BRAKE VACUUM POWER BOOSTER WAS ASSEMBLEDWITH DEMENSIONAL DESCREPANCIES IN THE VACUUM POWER BOOSTER HOUSING WHICH MAYREDUCE THE TORQUE REQUIRED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT HALF OF THE HOUSING FROM THEREAR HALF.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE LOW UNLOCKING TORQUE COUPLED WITHOTHER VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE HOUSING TO ROTATE AND DISENGAGE FROMTHE LOCKING TABS RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER ANDCOMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND STAKING THE HOUSING AT TWOPOINTS TO PRECLUDE ROTATION OF THE HOUSING. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V152000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO.73-C-15, PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-6, BUICK CAMPAIGN NO73-C-2, GMC CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-20.POSSIBILITY THAT THE GASKET BETWEEN THEMASTER CYLINDER AND THEFORWARD SIDE OF THE DASH, AND THE BOOT WHICH COVERS THEREAR OPENING OF THE MASTER CYLINDER IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT WEREOMITTED INASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD CAUSE CORROSION OF THE CYLINDERBORE AND DAMAGE PISTON SEAL RESULTINGIN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND IMPAIREDBRAKING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING GASKET AND BOOT.) |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V275000 |
| Notes | GENERAL 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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V186000 |
| Notes | GENERAL 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). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Pontiac LeMans FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Pontiac LeMans?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1973 Pontiac LeMans has wheelbase sizes of 112.00-, 116.00-, 124.00-inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1973 Pontiac LeMans has lengths of 207.40-, 211.40-, 224.80-inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Pontiac LeMans cost when new?A: The 1973 Pontiac LeMans cost approximately $2,920 to $3,430 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1973 Pontiac LeMans was offered as a 2-Door Hardtop, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Hardtop, Luxury 2-Door Hardtop, Luxury Hardtop, Sport Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1973? A: Pontiac produced 919,870 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 LeManss were produced? A: Pontiac produced 205,649 examples of the LeMans in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Pontiac LeMans was a Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1973 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The 1973 Pontiac LeMans had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.