1973 Dodge Polara Custom 4-Dr. Hardtop
Malaise Era
Confidence
95%
DM43K3D162572
360 V8 2-bbl
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Belvidere, IL
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Dodge Polara Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | D | D |
| Series Code | M | Polara Custom |
| Body Style | 43 | 43 |
| Engine Code | K | K |
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | D | Belvidere, IL |
| Serial Number | 162572 | Unit #162572 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelPolara Custom
Year1973
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine360 V8 2-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower170 HP
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantBelvidere, IL
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceDodge
Specifications
Dimensions
Production29341
Weight3905
Wheelbase121.5
Length226.6
Front Tread62.1
Rear Tread63.4
Width79.6
Height54.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission19
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.71
Steering GearPower
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionElectronic
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTube and spacer
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power windows, Power brakes, Radio, 360 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Power seats
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Red, Bronze Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gold Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Silver Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Eggshell White, Gold Metallic, Hemi-Orange, Light Blue, Light Gold, Light Green Metallic, Pale Green, Parchment, Super Blue, Top Banana, Turquoise Metallic, Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3917.00
Other
Fbsize11.75
Body
Doors4
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.