1973 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

Specifications

1973 1975 1976 1977 1979 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1970 - 1981
Price :	$200-$3,280
Weight :	3160 lbs \| 1433.352 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	185 km/h \| 114.978 mph

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

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
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Compression :	8.0:1
2 carburetors

V 8 \| Dual Exhaust
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4000
Compression :	8.4:1
4 carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1973 :	919,870
Total 1973 Firebird production :	46,313
1973 Pontiac Firebird
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	14,096
Esprit Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	17,249
Formula Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P :	10,166
Trans Am Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P :	4,802

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	192.1 in \| 4879 mm.
Width :	73.4 in \| 1864 mm.
Height :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.

Esprit Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,250
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	192.1 in \| 4879 mm.
Width :	73.4 in \| 1864 mm.
Height :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.

Formula Hardtop

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Exterior
Price :	$3,280
Weight :	3320 lbs \| 1505.927 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	192.1 in \| 4879 mm.
Width :	73.4 in \| 1864 mm.
Height :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.

Trans Am Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$200
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	192.1 in \| 4879 mm.
Width :	73.4 in \| 1864 mm.
Height :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	278.0 mm \| 10.945 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	F60-15

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	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).

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: How fast is the 1973 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird has a top speed of 185 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 192.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $200 to $3,280 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Coupe, Esprit Hardtop Coupe, Formula Hardtop, Trans Am Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1973 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird had F60-15 tires.

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

Q: How many 1973 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 46,313 examples of the Firebird in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird 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 (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 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 4000

Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.