Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 Corvette.
The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, a model distinguished by its body style, platform architecture, and engine configuration, appears at the early stage of the model's complaint record that spans 1990 through 2025. In that history, the lowest complaint count of eight occurred in 1992, while the peak of 588 complaints arrived in 2008, placing the 1973 model year before the period of higher reported issues. Consequently, the 1973 Corvette is situated in a phase of relatively lower complaint frequency within the broader reliability timeline.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 181.9 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 46.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3274 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.60 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray LS4 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 275 hp | RWD |
| 1973 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | Stingray L82 Convertible 5.7L V8 | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray LS6 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 425 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray LS5 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 365 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.00 sec | 14.57 sec | 330 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | Stingray L48 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.55 sec | 270 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.