ENGINE-
Type- 350 cubic inch V-8, 454 cubic inch V-8 optional
Horsepower (net)- 190@4400rpm standard, L82- 250, LS4- 275
Compression Ratio- 8.5 to 1
Carburetor- four barrel
TRANSMISSION- Buyers choice of an automatic and close or
wide ratio 4 speed manual
SHIPPING WEIGHT- 3407 lbs (coupe) 3407 (convertible)
PRODUCTION TOTAL- N/A
FACTORY PRICE- $5921 (coupe) $5685 (convertible)
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase- 98 inches
Overall length- 185.5 inches
Front tread- 58.7 inches
Rear tread- 59.4 inches
Tires- GR70X15
1973 CORVETTE OPTIONS
250 horsepower L82 ($299)
275 horsepower LS4 454 cubic inch big block ($250)
Off road suspension and brake package ($369)
Heavy duty battery ($15)
Custom wheel covers ($62.00)
Power brakes ($46)
Power steering ($113)
Air conditioning ($452)
Detachable hardtop ($267) vinyl covering for hardtop ($62)
AM/FM radio ($173) AM/FM stereo ($276)
Telescoping steering wheel ($82)
Whitewall tires ($32) White letter tires ($45)
Custom interior ($154)
Custom deluxe shoulder belts ($41)
Rear window defroster ($42)
Power windows ($83)
HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES- There were predictions in the automotive industry that Chevrolet
would introduce a mid engined Corvette this year. However, nothing that radical came to
be. Major changes included a new domed hood, body color urethane front bumper and a fixed
rear window which added a little more trunk space. Radial tires became standard in an
effort to reduce road noise. Leather interior was available in black, medium saddle, and
dark saddle. 70.8% of '73 Corvettes were sold with A/C, 41.2% had a 4 speed, 91.5% had
power steering, 79.3% came with power brakes, and 46% had power windows. The Corvette
continued to get heavier, less powerful and slower. An L-82 equipped '73 Corvette went
from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds and 0-100 in 17.9.