1973 Chevrolet Vega Coupe
The 1973 Vega Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2060. 395,792 produced.
1V77B3U228629
140 cu.in. I4 85 HP @ 4800 RPM (B)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet Vega
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | V77 | Vega |
| Engine Code | B | 140 cu.in. I4 85 HP @ 4800 RPM (B) |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 228629 | Unit #228629 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1973
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 cu.in. I4 85 HP @ 4800 RPM (B)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Horsepower85 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
ConfigurationI4
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production395792
Weight2219
Front Tread55.2
Width65.4
Wheelbase97
Rear Tread54.1
Height51.9
Length172.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.4
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio2.53
DifferentialHypoid
Reverse Ratio3.47
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.24
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity3
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 8.4 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Air 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
Pricing
MSRP$2060.00
Other
Fbsize9 11/16
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.