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1973 Plymouth Satellite Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Plymouth Satellite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1974
Price : $2,755-$3,740
Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.
Power : 110.00 SAE
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual

Total Plymouth Production for 1973 : 882,196
Total 1973 Satellite production : 199,148
1973 Plymouth Satellite
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 13,570
Custom 9-Passenger Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 7,705
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 46,748
Custom Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 6,733
Plus Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 43,628
Sebring Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 51,575
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 14,716
Sport 9-Passenger Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : 4,786
Sport Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 2,781
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 6,906

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 213.3 in | 5418 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Coupe

Price : $2,755
Weight : 3375 lbs | 1530.874 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

Custom Sedan

Custom Sedan
Price : $2,975
Weight : 3445 lbs | 1562.626 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 213.3 in | 5418 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Sebring Hardtop Coupe

Sebring Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # RP23P3R297904
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Price : $3,000
Weight : 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

Plus Hardtop Coupe

Price : $3,260
Weight : 3455 lbs | 1567.162 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 210.8 in | 5354 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $3,270
Weight : 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.1 in | 5489 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Custom 9-Passenger Wagon

Price : $3,520
Weight : 3990 lbs | 1809.834 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.1 in | 5489 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Custom Wagon

Price : $3,400
Weight : 3945 lbs | 1789.422 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.1 in | 5489 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Sport 9-Passenger Wagon

Price : $3,740
Weight : 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.1 in | 5489 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Sport Wagon

Price : $3,620
Weight : 3950 lbs | 1791.69 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.1 in | 5489 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : E78-14

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19720701
NHTSA Campaign ID72V248000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 140.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY REST AGAINSTFRAME DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF BRAKE HOSE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET.CONDITIONCOULD CAUSE HOSE TO CHAFE ON FRAME AND RESULT IN EVENTUAL LOSS OF FRONT BRAKESYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ALIGNING MOUNTING BRACKET TO PRECLUDECHAFING.)

Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19720701
NHTSA Campaign ID72V218000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 135.EQUIPPED W/400 & 440 CID ENGINES & POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITYOF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE AND POWER STEERINGHIGH PRESSURE HOSE.COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING HOSE ANDLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SHEET METAL SHIELD.)

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19720701
NHTSA Campaign ID72V274000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 133.POSSIBILITY THAT IN PRODUCTION LOWER BALL JOINTASSEMBLY WAS MISASSEMBLED BY USING UPPER JOINT HOUSING.MISBUILD CONDITIONCOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CRACKS IN HOUSINGS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING LOWER BALL JOINTS WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19720701
NHTSA Campaign ID73V011000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 146.BUILT JULY THRU DEC.1972 W/6-CYLINDER ENGINE.POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AND CRACKING AT THE EXTRUDEDFUEL PUMP OUTLET AND/OR THE SEAL OF THE FUEL PUMP INTEGRAL FILTER.THE METALFATIGUE IS CAUSED BY DEFICIENCIES IN THE PUMP AND FUEL LINE VIBRATION.THELEAK AT THE FUEL FILTER IS ARESULT OF INADEQUATE SEATING.EITHER OF THESEDEFECTS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDTAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION.)

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19721101
NHTSA Campaign ID72V293000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 143.POSSIBILITY THAT STARTER CABLE CLIP WAS OMITTED ATASSEMBLY.IF CLIP IS OMITTED STARTER CABLE COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERINGCOLUMN COUPLING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING CLIP WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19721101
NHTSA Campaign ID72V314000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 144.POSSIBILITY THAT LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT SHAFTS MAYBE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, PIVOT ARMS MAY FAIL WITHOUTWARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WHERE NECESSARY).

Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19730201
NHTSA Campaign ID73V073000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 147.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WIRETERMINAL MAY HAVE ONLY PARTIAL OR NO CONNECTION TO FIVE-WAY BRAKE SWITCH.THISCONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, MAY RENDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMPINOPERATIVE IF THE FRONT OR REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY CHECK CONNECTIONS.)

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 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite has lengths of 210.80-, 213.30-, 216.10-inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Plymouth Satellite cost when new?A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite cost approximately $2,755 to $3,740 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Plymouth Satellite? A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite was offered as a Coupe, Custom 9-Passenger Wagon, Custom Sedan, Custom Wagon, Plus Hardtop Coupe, Sebring Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Sport 9-Passenger Wagon, Sport Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1973 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite had E78-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1973? A: Plymouth produced 882,196 automobiles in 1973.

Q: How many 1973 Satellites were produced? A: Plymouth produced 199,148 examples of the Satellite in 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Plymouth Satellite was a Inline 6 (3245 cc | 198.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 110.00 SAE.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Plymouth Satellite have? A: The 1973 Plymouth Satellite had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

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