Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 Camaro.
The 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, a classic American muscle car, serves as a key reference point for researchers examining the long‑term durability of the Camaro line. Over the years covered by the available complaint data (1990‑2023), the model’s reliability record has shown notable variation, with the peak of reported issues occurring in 2010 (295 complaints) and the lowest point in 2022 (13 complaints). This stark contrast illustrates how the Camaro’s maintenance profile and component reliability have evolved, offering a useful benchmark for assessing trends in ownership experience across its production span.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Camaro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.20 sec | 14.50 sec | 330 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.20 sec | 430 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | SS396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.80 sec | 14.80 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.30 sec | 15.90 sec | 300 hp | RWD |
| 1977 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.60 sec | 16.30 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | Z/28 RS Coupe 4.9L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.77 sec | 290 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.