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1973 Chevrolet El Camino Classic Malibu Sedan Pickup

The 1973 El Camino Classic Malibu Sedan Pickup was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
1D80K3Z476021
350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (K)
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Fremont, CA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet El Camino Classic

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code D80 El Camino Classic
Engine Code K 350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (K)
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code Z Fremont, CA
Serial Number 476021 Unit #476021

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino Classic
Year1973
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (K)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower175 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFremont, CA
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Length213.3
Wheelbase116
Height55.2
Width76.6
Rear Tread59.2
Front Tread59.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 17 Quarts
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Radio

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

Body

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.