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1973 Pontiac Catalina Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Pontiac Catalina, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1976
Price : $3,770-$4,460
Weight : 4235 lbs | 1920.964 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.5:1
2 carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 7.6:1
2 carburetors
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
2 carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
4 carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 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 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1973 : 919,870
Total 1973 Catalina production : 237,065
1973 Pontiac Catalina
9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 14,654
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 74,394
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 31,663
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 100,592
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 15,762
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 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 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1973 Pontiac Catalina has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Pontiac Catalina? A: The 1973 Pontiac Catalina has a length of 224.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Pontiac Catalina cost when new?A: The 1973 Pontiac Catalina cost approximately $3,770 to $4,460 (USD) when new.

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

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

Q: How many 1973 Catalinas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 237,065 examples of the Catalina in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Catalina had the following engine options: V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 3600 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

    • Q: What transmission did the 1973 Pontiac Catalina have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Catalina had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.

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