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1973 Chevrolet Nova Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Chevrolet Nova, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1974
Price : $2,375-$2,700
Weight : 3065 lbs | 1390.261 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
Power : 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Compression : 8.25:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 8.50:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 4 Manual

Total Chevrolet Production for 1973 : 2,579,509
Total 1973 Nova production : 369,511
1973 Chevrolet Nova
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA Campaign ID74V027000
NotesOLDSMOBILE 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

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID72V305000
NotesGENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO (CHEVY) 73-C-07 (PONTIAC) 73-C-05 (OLDSMOBILE)73-C-3.VEHILES EQUIPPED WITH 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION AND COLUMN SHIFT.POSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH VEHICLE INTHIRD GEAR DUE TO ROTATION OF SHIFT TUBE NOT ALWAYS MAKING CONTACT WITH SEATBELT WARNING SYSTEM RELAY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REDESIGNEDSHIFT ROD AND NEW SHIFT LEVERS.)

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19721001
NHTSA Campaign ID72V265000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-1.(VEHILES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT DISCBRAKES).POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING ARM TO CALIPER ANCHOR BRACKET ATTACHINGBOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TORQUED.LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE BOLT TO BREAK, IF THISOCCURS, BROKEN BOLT COULD COME OUTOF POSITION AND LODGE IN RIGHT HAND FRONTBRAKE ROTOR RESULTINGIN SUDDEN LOCKUP OF TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND TORQUING BOLT TO SPECIFIED 60 TO 80 LB.FT.)

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19721101
NHTSA Campaign ID72V290000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING ***** WAS IMPROPERLYTORQUED.CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ***** BECOMING LOOSE ALLOWING BOLT TO WORKAND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND TORQUING PROPERLY WHERE NECESSARY.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 Nova? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova has a length of 195.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Chevrolet Nova cost when new?A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova cost approximately $2,375 to $2,700 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova was offered as a Coupe, Custom Coupe, Custom Hatchback, Custom Sedan, Hatchback, Sedan.

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

Q: How many 1973 Novas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 369,511 examples of the Nova in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Nova had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 4 speed Manual.

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