1973 PONTIAC
Full-Sized Cars
Model Designations:
Pontiac Catalina, Series 2L, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2N, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Ville, Series 2P, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2K, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L69
Base Price: $3,770; Shipping Weight: 4,234 Pounds
Total Production: 100,592
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L39
Base Price: $3,938; Shipping Weight: 4,270 Pounds
Total Production: 31,663
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L57
Base Price: $3,869; Shipping Weight: 4,190 Pounds
Total Production: 74,394
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2L35
Base Price: $4,311; Shipping Weight: 4,791 Pounds
Total Production: 15,762
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2L45
Base Price: $4,457; Shipping Weight: 4,873 Pounds
Total Production: 14,654
Total Catalina Production: 237,065
Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N69
Base Price: $4,163; Shipping Weight: 4,333 Pounds
Total Production: 15,830
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N39
Base Price: $4,292; Shipping Weight: 4,369 Pounds
Total Production: 17,202
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N57
Base Price: $4,225; Shipping Weight: 4,292 Pounds
Total Production: 13,866
Total Bonneville Production: 46,898
Pontiac Grand Ville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P49
Base Price: $4,592; Shipping Weight: 4,376 Pounds
Total Production: 44,092
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P47
Base Price: $4,524; Shipping Weight: 4,321 Pounds
Total Production: 21,963
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P67
Base Price: $4,766; Shipping Weight: 4,339 Pounds
Total Production: 4,447
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P35
Base Price: $4,674; Shipping Weight: 4,823 Pounds
Total Production: 6,894
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2P45
Base Price: $4,821; Shipping Weight: 4,925 Pounds
Total Production: 10,776
Total Grand Ville Production: 90,172
Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2K57
Base Price: $4,583; Shipping Weight: 4,025 Pounds
Total Production: 133,150
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2K57
Base Price: $4,952; Shipping Weight: 4,400 Pounds
Total Production: 20,749
Total Grand Prix Production: 153,899
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
All Wagons: 127"
Catalina & Catalina Brougham Passenger Cars: 124"
Grand Ville & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 124"
Grand Prix: 116"
Tire Size:
Not Available
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 150 H.P. Standard on Catalina, except Station Wagons.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Standard on Catalina Station Wagons, & Bonneville. Optional on Catalina.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Optional on Bonneville & Catalina.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Standard on Grand Safari Wagon.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 230 H.P. Optional on Grand Safari, Catalilna, & Bonneville.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 215 H.P. Standard on Grand Ville. Optional on Grand Safari, Bonneville, & Catalina.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Optional on Bonneville, Grand Ville, Grand Safari & Grand Prix.
General Engine Specifications:
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Tune Up Specifications:
8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with Idle Solenoid Energized
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Idle CO%: 0.2
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch , Super Duty Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44TS
Spark Plug: Gap .040"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with Throttle Solenoid Energized.
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19.2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 4-1/4 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Other Full-Sized Models with 350 & 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19.6 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints (With "C" Type: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Full-Sized Models with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.0 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18.4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 26 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints (With "C" Type: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench
Brake Specifications:
All Full-Size Models except Grand Prix:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Grand Prix:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Grand Prix:
Caster: +3 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"
Catalina, Grand Ville, & Bonneville:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0-1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
Automatic Air Conditioning; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Cornering Lights; Electric Rear Window Defogger; Bench Seat with 6-Way Power Adjustment; Power Windows; Grand Prix Power Bucket Seats; AM/FM Stereo Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio & 8 Track Tape Deck; Grand Prix Rally Gauge Cluster including Tachometer & Clock; Cordova Top; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally II Wheels; Custom Grand Ville Trip; Custom Safari Option Package; Grand Prix 'SJ' Option; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options & Much More.
1973 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1973 Pontiac line was is not available.
Total 1973 Pontiac Production for all models was 919,872.
Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 528,034.
On November 27, 1972, a blue 1973 Catalina Sedan was the 16 Millionth Pontiac built.
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1973 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
19 Starlight Black
24 Porcelain Blue
26 Regatta Blue
29 Admiralty Blue
42 Verdant Green
44 Slate Green
46 Golden Olive
48 Brewster Green
51 Sunlight Yellow
56 Desert Tan
60 Valencia Gold
62 Spice Bronze
64 Ascot Silver
66 Burnished Amber
68 Burma Brown
74 Florentine Red
75 Buccaneer Red
81 Mesa Tan
97 Navajo Orange
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