Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Firebird |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1973 |
Mileage: | 999,999 |
VIN: | 2S87M3N138900 |
Engine: | V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed |
Item location: | Farmersville, Texas, United States |
The major changes for the 1973 Firebird consisted of new “egg crate” grill inserts,
revised Endura bumper due to federal regulations, and the introduction of the
“Screaming Chicken” all-over hood decal. (www.myclassiccar.com)
1 | Mfgr | 2 | Pontiac | |
2 | Model | S | Firebird (std.) | |
3-4 | Body | 87 | 2 door sport coupe | |
5 | Engine | M | V8 350-2v 145/155/160/175/250/265hp single exh. | |
6 | Year | 3 | 1973 | |
7 | Plant | N | Norwood OH | |
8-13 | Sequential Serial # | 138900 | 138900 |
2 door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 14,096 |
2 door Esprit 8-cylinder | 17,249 |
2 door Formula 8-cylinder | 10,123 |
2 door Formula SD 455 8-cylinder | 43 |
2 door Trans Am 8-cylinder | 4,550 |
2 door Trans Am SD 455 8-cylinder | 252 |
Total | 46,313 |
Actual production cars yielded 1/4 mile results in the high 14 to 15.0 second/98 MPH range (sources: Motor Trend Magazine, July '73 and Roger Huntington's book, American Supercar) – results that are consistent with a 3,850 pound car (plus driver) and the rated 290 SAE net horsepower figure.