1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Hardtop Sedan
The 1973 Caprice Classic Hardtop Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $4076. 933,765 produced.
1N39R3J172442
400 cu.in. V8 150 HP @ 3200 RPM (R)
Engine
Hardtop Sedan
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | N39 | Caprice Classic |
| Engine Code | R | 400 cu.in. V8 150 HP @ 3200 RPM (R) |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 172442 | Unit #172442 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice Classic
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 cu.in. V8 150 HP @ 3200 RPM (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
Horsepower150 HP @ 3200 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production933765
Weight4208
Rear Tread64
Front Tread64.1
Width79.5
Height54.1
Wheelbase121.5
Length221.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Transmission20
Differential Ratio2.73
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearVariable-ratio power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity26
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Cooling18 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Power steering, Radio, Power seats, Power brakes, Speed control device, Air conditioning, 454 cu. in. V8 engine
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$4076.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Doors4
Seating6
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.