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.
1D80Y3K536172
454 cu.in. V8 245 HP @ 4000 RPM (Y)
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet El Camino Classic
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | D80 | El Camino Classic |
| Engine Code | Y | 454 cu.in. V8 245 HP @ 4000 RPM (Y) |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | K | Leeds (Kansas City), MO |
| Serial Number | 536172 | Unit #536172 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino Classic
Year1973
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine454 cu.in. V8 245 HP @ 4000 RPM (Y)
Cylinders8
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Horsepower245 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
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.