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1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Series 2FV (L-75)
Hardtop Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,108.00
No. Produced 4,550
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number V87X
Weight 3,504lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 192.1 inches
Width 73.4 inches
Height 50.4 inches
Front Tread 61.7 inches
Rear Tread 60.4 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 455 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.15 & 4.21 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 250@4000
Rated Horsepower 55.2
Torque 370@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous, heavy duty, close ratio 4-speed manual w/ Hurst floor-shifter
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st 2.2 to 1
2nd 1.64 to 1
3rd 1.28 to 1
4th 1 to 1
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.27 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.42 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Variable-ratio power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cross flow
Fuel Type Unleaded Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F60 X 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2V87Y3N100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1973 Press InformationDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1973 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The Fabulous Firebird M LammLos Angeles Public Library
1974 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike MuellerPrivate Library



Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
1973 Pontiac Fleet Buyers GuideHorseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Brewster Green Metallic
Cameo White
Buccaneer Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
RadioOpt
Large Firebird decal on hoodOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
Windshield antennaStd
Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
TransAm stripe on hood, roof & deckStd
Formula steering wheelStd
Shaker (rear opening) hood scoopStd
Rally wheelsStd
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