1973 GTO
The new body style that was originally intended for the 1972 LeMans and GTO ended up being introduced for the 1973 model year. The GTO was a $368 option on the new LeMans Sport Coupe and Coupe models. GTO equipment included a unique hood with NACA-type hoodscoops, a blacked out grille, heavy duty suspension, chrome dual exhaust tips, and GTO identification decals and badges.
The standard engine for the 1973 GTO was a four-barrel carbureted 400 rated at 230 hp. A four barrel carbureted 455 was an optional engine that was rated at 250 hp and only available with an automatic transmission. GTOs with the 400 came standard with a Hurst shifted three speed transmission while a four speed or an automatic were options.
1973 GTO Production Numbers:
4,312 Sport Coupes
494 Coupes
Total Production: 4,806
1973 GTO Sport Coupe
1973 GTO Sport Coupe – Rear Shot
1973 GTO Sport Coupe in Black with Honeycomb Wheels
I owned a 1973 GTO almost identical to this one. Great car. Being a kid back then the first thing(s) I did was replace the rusted, leaky exhaust with a set of headers, took off all the pollution crap, and replaced the old Q-jet with a holley carb. Believe it or not the Goat was actually pretty quick. Won a few races with it and turned a 14.40 at the strip. I know, not greased lightning but pretty good for a smog motor.