1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1976
Price :	$3,280-$4,495
Weight :	4175 lbs \| 1893.748 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	7440 cc \| 454.0 cu in. \| 7.4 L.
Power :	215.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Exhaust manifold :	Single exhaust

V 8
Displacement :	7440 cc \| 454.0 cu in. \| 7.4 L.
Power :	245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1973 :	2,579,509
1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Handling

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 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a wheelbase size of 121.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a length of 221.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a width of 79.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost when new?A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost approximately $3,280 to $4,495 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Custom Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1973? A: Chevrolet produced 2,579,509 automobiles in 1973.

Q: What engines did the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had the following engine options: V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 215.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had a Automatic gearbox.