1973 Camaro Data
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Spotters Guide & New Features | 1973 Camaro Production: 3,614 6-cyl, 93,137 V8, 96,751 total.
Dealer Introduction: 9/21/72
Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87T3N182396
* Second digit is model level: Q = Sport Coupe S = Type LT Coupe
* Fifth digit is engine code: D = 250ci, F = 307ci, H = 350ci, tb, K = 350ci, T = 350ci, z
* Sixth digit is model year: 3 = 1973
* Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly.
* Last six digits increased one with each car built at Norwood.
Dimensions
| Length: 188.5 inches | Height:49.1 inches | Width: 74.4 inches | Wheelbase: 108.0 inches | Weight: 3354 |
1973 Engines:
| CID | Config | Bore & Stroke | BHP @ RPM | Torque @ rpm | Comp | Carb. | Base | 250 | L-6 | 3.875 x 3.53 | 100 @ 3600 | 175 @ 1600 | 8.25:1 | 1V | Base | 307 | V-8 | 3.875 x 3.25 | 115 @ 3600 | 205 @ 2000 | 8.5:1 | 2V | L-65 | 350 | V-8 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 145 @ 4000 | 255 @ 2400 | 8.5:1 | 2V | L-48 | 350 | V-8 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 175 @ 4000 | 260 @ 2800 | 8.5:1 | 4V | Z-28 | 350 | V-8 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 245 @ 5200 | 280 @ 4000 | 9.0:1 | 4V |
| CCA: 250ci, at | CHK: 307ci, at, ce | CCB: 250ci, at, cc | CKA: 350ci, mt, tb | CCC: 250ci, ce, mt | CKB: 350ci, mt | CCD: 250ci, mt | CKD: 350ci, at, ce | CHB: 307ci, mt | CKH: 350ci, ce, mt | CHH: 307ci, at | CKU: 350ci, at | CHJ: 307ci, ce, mt | CKW: 350ci, at, tb | CKX: 350ci, at, ce, tb | CKY: 350ci, ce, mt, tb | CLJ: 350ci, mt, z | CLK: 350ci, at, z | CLL: 350ci, at, ce, z | CLM: 350ci, ce, mt, z |
1973 Drivetrains
| Base | Base | L-65 | L-48 | Z-28 | ||
| 3-spd. manual | 1 | 2.85:1 | 2.85:1 | 2.54:1 | 2.54:1 | N.o. |
| transmission | 2 | 1.68:1 | 1.68:1 | 1.50:1 | 1.50:1 | N.o. |
| ratios | 3 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | N.o. |
| R | 2.95:1 | 2.95:1 | 2.63:1 | 2.63:1 | N.o. | |
| Clutch diam., in. | 9.12 | 10.34 | 10.34 | 10.34 | N.o. | |
| Axle ratios | S | 3.08:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.08:1 | N.o. |
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| Base | Base | L-65 | L-48 | Z-28 | ||
| 4-spd. manual | 1 | N.o. | N.o. | 2.54:1 | 2.54:1 | 2.52:1a |
| transmission | 2 | N.o. | N.o. | 1.80:1 | 1.80:1 | 1.88:1 |
| ratios | 3 | N.o. | N.o. | 1.44:1 | 1.44:1 | 1.46:1 |
| 4 | N.o. | N.o. | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | |
| R | N.o. | N.o. | 2.54:1 | 2.54:1 | 2.59:1 | |
| Clutch diam., in. | N.o. | N.o. | 10.34 | 10.34 | 11.0 | |
| Axle ratios | S | N.o. | N.o. | 3.08:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.73:1 |
| E | N.o. | N.o. | -- | -- | 3.42:1 | |
| P | N.o. | N.o. | -- | -- | -- | |
| Base | Base | L-65 | L-48 | Z-28 | ||
| Turbo Hydra- | 1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.48:1 |
| matic | 2 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.48:1 |
| transmission | 3 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 |
| ratios | R | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 2.08:1 |
| Axle ratios | S | 3.08:1 | 2.73:1 | 2.73:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.73:1 |
| E | ||||||
| p | -- | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 | -- | 3.42:1 |
| Type | Plant | Code |
| 3-Speed | Muncie | S |
| 3-Speed (H.D.) | Muncie | H |
| 4-Speed (saginaw type) | Muncie | R |
| 4-Speed (Aluminum case) | Muncie | P |
| Turbo Hydramatic 350 | Cleveland | B |
| Turbo Hydramatic 350 | Toledo | Y |
| Turbo Hydramatic 350 | GM Canada | J |
| CA | 2.73:1 Locking | CM | 3.42:1 Locking | |
| CB | 4.10:1 | GX | 3.08:1 | |
| CG | 3.73:1 | GY | 3.08:1 Locking | |
| CL | 3.42:1 | GZ | 2.73:1 |
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail | 1FQ87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder | 3,614 | $2,732.70 | 1FQ87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 60,810 | 2,822.70 | 1FS87 | Camaro Type LT Coupe, 8-cylinder | 32,327 | 3,211.70 | AK1 | Belts, color-keyed seat and shoulder | 7,700 | 14.50 | AN6 | Adjustable Seat Back, driver side | 6,571 | 18.00 | A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows | 68,254 | 39.00 | A31 | Power Windows | 217 | 75.00 | B37 | Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear | 25,749 | 12.00 | B84 | Moldings, body side | 30,503 | 33.00 | B93 | Guards, door edge | 30,046 | 6.00 | C08 | Vinyl Roof Cover | 31,339 | 87.00 | C24 | Windshield Wipers, hide-a-way | 9,906 | 21.00 | C50 | Defroster, rear window | 17,148 | 31.00 | C60 | Air Conditioning | 49,504 | 397.00 | D34 | Mirror, visor vanity | 6,285 | 3.00 | D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 23,657 | 26.00 | D55 | Console | 78,616 | 57.00 | D80 | Spoilers, front and rear | 15,662 | 77.00 | D88 | Sport Stripes, hood and rear deck (Z28 only) | 6,177 | 77.00 | F41 | Suspension, special purpose front and rear | 8,322 | 30.00 | G80 | Positraction, rear axle | 7,190 | 45.00 | J50 | Power Brakes | 73,913 | 46.00 | L48 | Engine, 350ci, 175hp Turbo-Fire V-8 | 13,220 | 102.00 | L65 | Engine, 350ci, 145hp Turbo-Fire V-8 | 50,262 | 26.00 | M20 | Transmission, 4-speed wide range | 6,894 | 200.00 | M21 | Transmission, 4-speed close ratio | 4,494 | 200.00 | M40 | Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic | 79,404 | 210.00 | N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 13,177 | 44.00 | N40 | Power Steering | 64,424 | 113.00 | N65 | Spare Tire, space saver | 1,314 | 14.16 | N95 | Wheel Covers, wire-style | 572 | 82.00 | PE1 | Wheels, turbine-style | 1,592 | 110.50 | P01 | Wheel Covers, bright metal | 25,345 | 26.00 | QEH | Tires, E78x14 belted white stripe | 28,943 | 28.00 | QFC | Tires, F70x14 belted white stripe | 26,272 | 70.00 | QFD | Tires, F70x14 belted white letter | 20,564 | 83.00 | T60 | Battery, heavy duty | 7,746 | 15.00 | U14 | Special Instrumentation | 10,335 | 82.00 | U35 | Clock | 6,059 | 16.00 | U63 | Radio, AM pushbutton | 62,137 | 65.00 | U69 | Radio, AM-FM pushbutton | 25,356 | 135.00 | U80 | Speaker, rear seat | 33,174 | 15.00 | V01 | Radiator, heavy-duty | 3,802 | 14.00 | YA7 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 11,720 | 15.00 | YD1 | Axle, trailering ratio | 232 | 12.00 | ZJ4 | Trailer Towing Package | 28 | 41.00 | ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 20,011 | 44.00 | ZJ9 | Auxiliary Lighting | 12,909 | 17.50 | Z21 | Style Trim Group | 35,930 | 56.00 | Z22 | Rally Sport Package | 11,364 | 118.00 | Z28 | Special Performance Package | 11,574 | 598.05 | Z54 | Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package | 25,217 | 35.00 |
| Paint Code | Exterior | Vinyl Top | Interiors | 11 | Antique White | B-Bk-Ch-G-N-R-W | Bk-Bkb-Bkg-Bkw-Ch-G-N-S | 24 | Light Blue | B-BK-W | Bk-Bkb-Bkw-N | 26 | Dark Blue | Bk-W | Bk-Bkb-Bkw-N | 29 | Midnight Blue | B-BK-W | Bk-Bkb-Bkw-N | 42 | Dark Green | Bk-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkw-G-N | 44 | Light Green | BK-G-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkw-G-N | 46 | Green-Gold | BK-N-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkw-G-N | 48 | Midnight Green | Bk-G-N-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkw-Ch-G-N-S | 51 | Light Yellow | Bk-W | Bk-Bkw-N | 56 | Chamois | Bk-Ch-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkw-Ch-G-N-S | 60 | Light Copper | BK-N-W | Bk-Bkw-N-S | 64 | Silver | BK-R-W | Bk-Bkg-Bkb-Bkw-Ch-G-N-S | 68 | Dark Brown | BK-N-W | Bk-Bkw-N-S | 74 | Dark Red | BK-R-W | Bk-Bkw-N | 75 | Medium Red | BK-N-W | Bk-Bkw-N | 97 | Medium Orange | BK-N-W | Bk-Bkw-N-S |
1973 Vinyl Top Code
A = White, B = Black, D = Medium Blue, F = Medium Chamois, G = Medium Green, H = Red, T = Light Neutral
Interior Codes: 773 = Bk/v/LT, 774 = Bkb/c/SC, 775 = Bk/v/SC, 776 = Bkw/c/SC, 777 = G/v/SC, 778 = S/v/SC, 779 = N/v/SC, 780 = Ch/v/SC, 781 = Bkg/c/LT, 785 = Bkw/c/LT, 786 = Bkb/c/LT, 788 = N/v/LT.
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bk = Black, Bkb = Black with blue accents, Bkg = Black with green accents, bkw = Black with white accents, c = cloth, Ch = Chamois, G = Green, LT = Type LT, N = Neutral, R = Red, S = Saddle, SC = Sport Coupe, v = vinyl, W = White.
1973 Z21 Style Trim - Includes body colored insert on door handles, bright window, body, sill and hood panel mouldings plus bright accented parking lights, taillights and backup lights. (Included with Rally Sport option).
1973 Z22 Rally Sport - Includes special black painted grille with special rubber tipped vertical center bar and resilient body color grille frame; Independant LH and RH front bumpers replacing full width bumper; license plate bracket mounted below RH bumper; parking lights with bright accents mounted on grille panel; Hide-a-Way windshield wipers with black-chrome finished arms and articulated left hand blade; bright window, hood panel and body sill moldings; body colored insert on door handles; RS emblem on steering wheel; Rally Sport front fender nameplates; bright accented taillights and back-up lights. (RS emblems deleted with SS or Z28 option).
1973 Z28 Special Performance Package
Engine: Net horsepower down by 10, to 245. Torque still 280, Hydraulic lifters replaced solid ones. Aluminum high rise manifold eliminated. Rochester Quadrajet replaced Holley 4-barrel. A 17-quart cooling system replaced 15-quart used since 1970.
| Part | Casting # | GM P/N | Description | Block (CLJ) | M/T | Block (CLM) | M/T w/NB2 | Block (CLK) | A/T | Block (CLL) | A/T w/NB2 | Crank | Heads | Cam | Pistons | Intake | 3997771 | Exhaust | 3989041 | Left Manifold | Exhaust | 3959562 | Right Manifold | Distributor | (Accessories) |
Transmission & Clutch: Mandatory choice of Muncie 4-speeds & 11 inch clutch, with special 2400-rpm-stall torque converter Turbo Hydra-Matic optional. (Unchanged since 1970.)
Rear Axle: Positraction now standard, 4.10:1 axle dropped.
Brakes : 11-inch, vented, cast-iron front discs with vacuum assist standard. Rear 9.5-inch drums. (unchanged since 1970)
Suspension :
Steering : Power steering had straight 16:1 ratio and was revalved to give more road feel. Unchanged from 1972.
| Part | GM P/N | Description | Steering Gear | Valve | Pitman Arm | 3964877 | Manual Steering | Pitman Arm | 3964881 | Power Steering | Front Swaybar | 3984557 | 1.00" dia. | Rear Swaybar | 481471 | 0.688" dia. | Rear Swaybar | 3983085 | 0.688" dia. |
| Part # | Code | Specs | Front Spring | 3982345 | EJ | Front Spring | 3982346 | EN | Front Spring | 3982347 | EO | Front Spring | 3996362 | w/o CAC | Front Spring | 3996364 | w/ CAC | Rear Spring | 481992 | PK | 125 lb/inch | Rear Spring | 480881 | 125 lb/inch |
Wheels & Tires: 15 x 7 steel wheels painted dull grey with bright lugnuts, center caps with blue bow-tie and trim rings,
Wheel Code: AU, Part #: 3983045, Center cap part #: 3989479, Trim Ring part #: 3984524.
F60-15 fiberglass-belted white letter tires standard. (unchanged from & identical to 1970)
Other Options, equipment, facts: Air conditioning became available as a Z-28 option for the first time. Price of Z28 package lowered.
Total Production: 11,574 (6107 w/Manual Trans, 5467 w/AutoTrans)
1973 Z54 Interior Decor/Quiet Sound - Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting; woodgrain accents on instrument cluster; special engine compartment, hood and interior insulation (Standard with Type LT)
1973 Type LT - Included 2 barrel 165hp V8, 7" rally wheels, variable ratio power steering, hidden wipers, blackout rocker sills and moldings, sport mirrors right and left, full instrumentation (U14), extra body and hood insulation, deluxe seat trim, bright beaded woodgrain trim on the instrument panel and doors and LT emblems on the steering wheel and exterior.
