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1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Series 2FT (L-65)
Hardtop Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 17,249
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number T87X
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 192.1 inches
Width 73.4 inches
Height 50.4 inches
Front Tread 61.3 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 170@3600
Rated Horsepower 54.3
Torque 320@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Turbo Hydra-matic
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 2.73 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service 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 Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cross flow
Fuel Type Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18.6 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 18.6 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2T87R3N100001
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
The production no. includes all Base Series Firebirds.

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 Navajo Orange Metallic
Buccaneer Red
Florentine Red Metallic
Burma Brown Metallic
Briar Gray Metallic
Ascot Silver Metallic
Valencia Gold Metallic
Desert Sand
Sunlight Yellow
Golden Olive Metallic
Slate Green Metallic
Verdant Green Metallic
Admiralty Blue Metallic
Regatta Blue Metallic
Porcelain Blue Metallic
Brewster Green Metallic
Cameo White
Standard/Optional Equipment
RadioOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power brakesOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power windowsOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
Windshield antennaStd
Formula Steering Wheel-only with power steeringOpt
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