1973 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1976
Price :	$3,750-$4,235
Weight :	4140 lbs \| 1877.872 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	175.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8
Displacement :	7440 cc \| 454.0 cu in. \| 7.4 L.
Power :	215.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Exhaust manifold :	Single exhaust

V 8
Displacement :	7440 cc \| 454.0 cu in. \| 7.4 L.
Power :	245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1973 :	2,579,509
1973 Chevrolet Impala

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.

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 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala has wheelbase sizes of 121.50 and 125.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala has lengths of 223.00 and 229.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala has a width of 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Chevrolet Impala cost when new?A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala cost approximately $3,750 to $4,235 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Custom Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1973? A: Chevrolet produced 2,579,509 automobiles in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 215.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Impala had a Automatic gearbox.