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1973 Dodge Polara Custom Series DM
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,849.00
No. Produced 17,406
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number DM23
Weight 3,835lbs
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 226.6 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 54.9 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 63.4 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3600
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 265@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.71 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Power
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11.75 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Electronic
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size G78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 19 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting DM23G3a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: 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

Dodge Data Book 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Dodge Passenger Car Service Manual 1973Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
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 All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Dark Silver Metallic
Light Blue
Super Blue
Bright Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Bright Red
Pale Green
Light Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Parchment
Turquoise Metallic
Dark Tan Metallic
Hemi-Orange
Eggshell White
Black
Top Banana
Yellow
Light Gold
Gold Metallic
Dark Gold Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
360 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesStd
Power steeringStd
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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