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1973 Pontiac Ventura Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Pontiac Ventura, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1977
Price : $2,450-$2,760
Weight : 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg
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 : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 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 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
4 carburetors
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 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:
4 Automatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1973 : 919,870
Total 1973 Ventura production : 96,500
1973 Pontiac Ventura
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 49,153
Custom Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : 26,335
Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : 21,012
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA Campaign ID74V027000
NotesOLDSMOBILE 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

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID72V305000
NotesGENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO (CHEVY) 73-C-07 (PONTIAC) 73-C-05 (OLDSMOBILE)73-C-3.VEHILES EQUIPPED WITH 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION AND COLUMN SHIFT.POSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH VEHICLE INTHIRD GEAR DUE TO ROTATION OF SHIFT TUBE NOT ALWAYS MAKING CONTACT WITH SEATBELT WARNING SYSTEM RELAY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REDESIGNEDSHIFT ROD AND NEW SHIFT LEVERS.)

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).

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19721001
NHTSA Campaign ID72V265000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-1.(VEHILES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT DISCBRAKES).POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING ARM TO CALIPER ANCHOR BRACKET ATTACHINGBOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TORQUED.LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE BOLT TO BREAK, IF THISOCCURS, BROKEN BOLT COULD COME OUTOF POSITION AND LODGE IN RIGHT HAND FRONTBRAKE ROTOR RESULTINGIN SUDDEN LOCKUP OF TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND TORQUING BOLT TO SPECIFIED 60 TO 80 LB.FT.)

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19721101
NHTSA Campaign ID72V290000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING ***** WAS IMPROPERLYTORQUED.CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ***** BECOMING LOOSE ALLOWING BOLT TO WORKAND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND TORQUING PROPERLY WHERE NECESSARY.)

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 Ventura? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura has a length of 197.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura has a width of 72.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Pontiac Ventura cost when new?A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura cost approximately $2,450 to $2,760 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Pontiac Ventura? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura was offered as a Coupe, Custom Coupe, Custom Hatchback, Custom Sedan, Hatch, Sedan.

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

Q: How many 1973 Venturas were produced? A: Pontiac produced 96,500 examples of the Ventura in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Pontiac Ventura have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura 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 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 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) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 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 Ventura have? A: The 1973 Pontiac Ventura had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.

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