1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe
The 1973 Chevelle Malibu Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2847. 328,533 produced.
1D37D3R417269
250 cu.in. I6 100 HP @ 3600 RPM (D)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Arlington, TX
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | D37 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Engine Code | D | 250 cu.in. I6 100 HP @ 3600 RPM (D) |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | R | Arlington, TX |
| Serial Number | 417269 | Unit #417269 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1973
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 cu.in. I6 100 HP @ 3600 RPM (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower100 HP @ 3600 RPM HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantArlington, TX
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Dimensions
Production328533
Weight3430
Wheelbase116
Width76.6
Length203.9
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread61.5
Height54
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling14 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Radio, Air conditioning, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Beige, Chamois, Dark Blue Metallic., Dark Brown Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Red Metallic, Green Gold Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Light Copper Metallic, Light Green Metallic, Light Orange, Light Yellow, Medium Blue, Medium Bronze Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Midnight Green, Silver Metallic, Taupe Metallic, Tuxedo Black
Pricing
MSRP$2847.00
Body
Seating5
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.