1973 GM A-Body Cars
Overview
The 1973 GM A-body cars were a significant redesign of the previous generation of A-bodies. The new cars were larger, heavier, and more powerful than their predecessors. They also featured a number of new styling cues, including a more aggressive front end and a fastback roofline on the coupes.
The A-body cars were offered in a variety of body styles, including two-door coupes, four-door sedans, and station wagons. The coupes and sedans were available in a variety of trim levels, including base, Custom, and Luxus. The station wagons were available in Custom and Luxus trim levels.
The A-body cars were powered by a variety of V8 engines, ranging in size from 350 to 455 cubic inches. The base engine was a 350-cubic-inch V8 that produced 170 horsepower. The optional engines included a 400-cubic-inch V8 that produced 250 horsepower, a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 325 horsepower, and a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.
The A-body cars were equipped with a variety of features, including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The Luxus trim level also included a number of luxury features, such as leather seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system.
Production
The 1973 GM A-body cars were produced at a variety of plants throughout the United States. The coupes and sedans were produced at the GM plant in Lansing, Michigan. The station wagons were produced at the GM plant in Arlington, Texas.
A total of 765,144 A-body cars were produced in 1973. Of these, 336,286 were coupes, 327,102 were sedans, and 101,756 were station wagons.
Sales
The 1973 GM A-body cars were a sales success. The coupes and sedans were the top-selling cars in their respective segments. The station wagons were also popular, selling more than 100,000 units.
Legacy
The 1973 GM A-body cars are remembered as some of the most stylish and powerful cars of their era. They were also very popular, selling more than 750,000 units. Today, the A-body cars are still popular with collectors and enthusiasts.
Specific Models
Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was the most popular A-body car in 1973. It was offered in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a station wagon. The Chevelle was also available in a variety of trim levels, including base, Custom, and Luxus.
The Chevelle was powered by a variety of V8 engines, ranging in size from 350 to 455 cubic inches. The base engine was a 350-cubic-inch V8 that produced 170 horsepower. The optional engines included a 400-cubic-inch V8 that produced 250 horsepower, a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 325 horsepower, and a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.
The Chevelle was equipped with a variety of features, including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The Luxus trim level also included a number of luxury features, such as leather seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system.
Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac LeMans was the second most popular A-body car in 1973. It was offered in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a station wagon. The LeMans was also available in a variety of trim levels, including base, Custom, and Luxus.
The LeMans was powered by a variety of V8 engines, ranging in size from 350 to 455 cubic inches. The base engine was a 350-cubic-inch V8 that produced 170 horsepower. The optional engines included a 400-cubic-inch V8 that produced 250 horsepower, a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 325 horsepower, and a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.
The LeMans was equipped with a variety of features, including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The Luxus trim level also included a number of luxury features, such as leather seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system.
Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was the third most popular A-body car in 1973. It was offered in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a station wagon. The Cutlass was also available in a variety of trim levels, including base, Custom, and Luxus.
The Cutlass was powered by a variety of V8 engines, ranging in size from 350 to 455 cubic inches. The base engine was a 350-cubic-inch V8 that produced 170 horsepower. The optional engines included a 400-cubic-inch V8 that produced 250 horsepower, a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 325 horsepower, and a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.
The Cutlass was equipped with a variety of features, including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The Luxus trim level also included a number of luxury features, such as leather seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system.
Buick Century
The Buick Century was the fourth most popular A-body car in 1973. It was offered in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a station wagon. The Century was also available in a variety of trim levels, including base, Custom, and Luxus.
The Century was powered by a variety of V8 engines, ranging in size from 350 to 455 cubic inches. The base engine was a 350-cubic-inch V8 that produced 170 horsepower. The optional engines included a 400-cubic-inch V8 that produced 250 horsepower, a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 325 horsepower, and a 455-cubic-inch V8 that produced 360 horsepower.
The Century was equipped with a variety of features, including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. The Luxus trim level also included a number of luxury features, such as leather seats, a power sunroof, and a premium sound system.
