These are standard specifications for the 1973 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,250 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,280 |
| Weight : | 3320 lbs | 1505.927 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $200 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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). |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Pontiac Firebird?
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.