1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Formal Hardtop
This formal-roof variant of the sporty 1973 Gran Torino Sport shared the line's $3,094 price and 114" wheelbase, with a more modest 17,090 built.
Confidence
90%
3A38H200596
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Formal Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 38 | Gran Torino Sport |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 200596 | Production #200596 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino Sport
Year1973
Body StyleFormal Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production17090 / 24006
Doors2 / 4
Weight3347
Length201.8 / 208
Wheelbase114 / 115.5
Front Tread57 / 60.5
Rear Tread56 / 60
Width79.3
Height52.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio5
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.50
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.02
Reverse Ratio3.1 / 3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.84
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size7 x 14 / F78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Hydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10 / 11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20 / 22.5
Oil Capacity4 / 5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling13.5 Quarts / 15.1 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment260 cu. in. V8 engine / 351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Tan / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$2628.00 / $3094.00
Other
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 7/8
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize10.72
Wsize14 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.