1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82
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- Photo: 80-82 corvette 5-28-23 front by Captainpisslord, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Corvette C3 en Dalhem by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Corvette C3 Coupe - side by Sciencia58, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Corvette, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170388-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Stingray Interior (5752604145) by Shane K from Mississauga, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 is a 250-hp 5.7-liter V8 with rear-wheel drive.
It makes 250 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 285 lb-ft of torque.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 (L82) |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1973 Chevrolet CORVETTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 12, 2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
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 CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED USING IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PISTON SEALS. THESE SEALS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT FLUID LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE CALIPER HOUSING AND THE PISTONS. THESE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE FOR USE ONLY ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES. THIS RECALL DOES NOT INVOLVE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CARDONE AT 215-912-3000.
NHTSA campaign 03E032000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1973 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.