1973 Buick Century Specifications
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Features
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1976 |
| Price : | $3,060-$3,765 |
| Weight : | 3780 lbs | 1714.579 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4MV 4-barrel carburetor | |
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1973 : | 821,165 |
| Total 1973 Century production : | 287,468 |
| 1973 Buick Century | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 55,154 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 38,202 |
| Luxus Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 71,712 |
| Luxus Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 22,438 |
| Luxus Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 645 |
| Regal Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 91,557 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,760 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,060 |
| Weight : | 3715 lbs | 1685.096 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.7 in | 5352 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
9-Passenger Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 4190 lbs | 1900.552 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,490 |
| Weight : | 4160 lbs | 1886.944 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Luxus Hardtop Sedan
| Price : | $3,330 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Luxus Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,330 |
| Weight : | 3715 lbs | 1685.096 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.7 in | 5352 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
Luxus 9-Passenger Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,765 |
| Weight : | 4230 lbs | 1918.696 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Luxus Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,650 |
| Weight : | 4190 lbs | 1900.552 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.4 in | 5395 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
Regal Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,470 |
| Weight : | 3740 lbs | 1696.435 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.7 in | 5352 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | G78-14 |
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 | 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 | 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.) |
Data updated June 2024
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Buick Century FAQs (show)
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century has lengths of 210.70 and 212.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Buick Century cost when new?A: The 1973 Buick Century cost approximately $3,060 to $3,765 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Luxus 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Luxus Hardtop Coupe, Luxus Hardtop Sedan, Luxus Station Wagon, Regal Hardtop Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1973 Buick Century have? A: The 1973 Buick Century had G78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1973? A: Buick produced 821,165 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Centurys were produced? A: Buick produced 287,468 examples of the Century in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Buick Century have? A: The 1973 Buick Century had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century has lengths of 210.70 and 212.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Buick Century cost when new?A: The 1973 Buick Century cost approximately $3,060 to $3,765 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Buick Century? A: The 1973 Buick Century was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Luxus 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Luxus Hardtop Coupe, Luxus Hardtop Sedan, Luxus Station Wagon, Regal Hardtop Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1973 Buick Century have? A: The 1973 Buick Century had G78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1973? A: Buick produced 821,165 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Centurys were produced? A: Buick produced 287,468 examples of the Century in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Buick Century have? A: The 1973 Buick Century had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3800 RPM- 1973 Buick Century Menu
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