Data Plate Information, 1970-73
The data plate information below applies to only 1970 to 1973 models. This page may suffer misalignment; other browsers might cause misaligned columns.
Model Year Code
0 -- 1970 1 -- 1971 2 -- 1972 3 -- 1973
Assembly Plant Codes
A -- Atlanta P -- Twin Cities
B -- Oakville (Canada) R -- San Jose
D -- Dallas S -- Allen Park
E -- Mahwah T -- Metuchen
F -- Dearborn U -- Louisville
G -- Chicago W -- Wayne
H -- Lorain X -- St. Thomas
J -- Los Angeles Y -- Wixom
K -- Kansas City Z -- St. Louis (71-73)
N -- Norfolk
Body Serial and Style Codes
1970 Models
Serial Code Style Code Body Type
91 65A Two-door hardtop (standard, bucket seat)
92 76A Convertible (standard, bucket seat)
93 65B Two-door hardtop (XR-7 luxury, bucket seat)
94 76B Convertible (XR-7 luxury, bucket seat)
1971-73 Models
Serial Code Style Code Body Type
91 65D Two-door hardtop (standard, GT)
92 76D Convertible (standard)
93 65F Two-door hardtop (XR-7 luxury)
94 76F Convertible (XR-7 luxury)
Engine Codes
1970 Models
G 302-4V, Boss
H 351c-2V
M 351c-4V
Z 429-4V, HO
Q 428-4V, CJ
R 428-4V, CJ Ram Air
1971 Models
H 351c-2V
M 351c-4V
J 429-4V, SCJ Ram Air
Q 351c-4V, GT
R 351-4V, HO
1972 Models
R 351-4V, HO
H 351c-2V
M 351c-4V
1973 Models
H 351c-2V
M 351c-4V
Q 351c-4V, CJ
Consecutive Unit Number
Assembly plant production begins with 500001 and continues sequentially.
Exterior Paint Color Codes
1970 Models
Code M-32-J # Color Code M-32-J # Color
A 1724-A Black U 1070-A Med. Aqua Met.
B 3316-A Dk. Maroon W 3341-A Yellow
C 3323-A Dk. Ivy Grn. Met. X 3063-A Dk. Blue
D 3470-A Brt. Ylw. (Comp.) Y 3347-A Chestnut Met.
E 1906-A Lt. Blue Z 3346-A Dk. Slate Gray Met.
F 3065-A Dk. Aqua Met. 1 1730-A Comp. Orange
G 3075-A Med. Avacado Met. 2 3071-A Lt. Ivy Yellow
H 2067-A Lt. Green 5 3564-A Ginger Met.
I 3204-A Med. Orchid Met. 6 3077-A Bright Blue Met.
J 3320-A Brt. Blue Met. 7 3812-A Med. Peppermint
K 3340-A Yellow Met. 8 3198-A Lt. Gold
L 3318-A Lt. Gray Met. 9 3120-A Pastel Yellow
M 1619-A White 19 3595-A Green Fire
N 921-A Platinum - blue 09 3597-A Olive Fire
O 3202-A Brt. Orange Met. 89 3333-A Bronze Fire
P 3401-A Med. Ivy Green 59 3275-A Burgundy Fire
Q 3319-A Med. Blue Met. J 0470 Comp. Blue
R 3342-A Dk. Brown Met. U 6166 Comp. Gold
S 3199-A Nug. Gold Met. Z 4359 Comp. Green
T 2008-A Red
1971 Models
Code M-32-J # Color Code M-32-J # Color
A 1724-A Black Q 3064-A Med. Blue Met.
B 3562-A Maroon Met. R 3342-A Dk Brown Met.
C 3542-A Dk. Green Met. S 1736-A Med. Gray Gold
D 3470-A Bright Yellow T 2008-A Red
E 3492-A Med. Goldrd. Yel. U 3659-A Grabber Orange
F 3321-A Med. Brgt. Aqua V 3314-A Lt. Pewter Met.
G 3345-A Dk. Vintage Grn. W 3341-A Yellow
H 3472-A Lt. Green X 1903-A Dk. Blue Met.
I 5001-A Bright Lime Green Y 3320-A Bright Astra Blue
J 3657-A Grabber Blue Z 5002-A Grabber Grn. Met.
K 3346-A Dk. Slate Gray 1 1730-A Calypso Coral
L 3318-A Lt. Gray Met. 2 5003-A Med. Tan
M 1619-A White 3 3560-A Bright Red
N 921-A Platinum 5 3564-A Med. Ginger Met.
O 3565-A Lt. Goldrd. Yel. 6 3077-A Bright Blue Met.
P 3462-A Med. Green Met. 8 3198-A Lt. Gold
1972 Models
Code M-32-J # Color Code M-32-J # Color
1A 5100-A Lt. Gray Met. 4G 5103-A Med. Ivy Bronze
1C 1724-A Black 4P 3462-A Med. Green Met.
1D 5106-A Silver Met. 4Q 3542-A Dk. Green Met.
2A 1730-A Calypso Blue 5A 3314-A Lt. Pewter Met.
2B 3560-A Bright Red 5C 5008-A Ginger Bronze
2E 2008-A Red 5D 5102-A Ginger Bronze
2G 5070-A Med. Red Met. 5F 5099-A Dk. Brown Met.
2J 3059-A Maroon 5G 5105-A Lt. Copper Met.
3B 3429-A Lt. Blue 5H 3564-A Ginger Met.
3C 5007-A Med. Blue Met. 5J 5071-A Med. Gngr. Brnz.
3D 5087-A Med. Blue Met. 5L 5003-A Tan
3F 3657-A Grabber Blue 6B 3565-A Lt. Goldenrod
3H 5088-A Dk. Blue Met. 6C 3492-A Med. Goldenrod
3J 3077-A Bright Blue Met. 6D 3341-A Yellow
4A 5023-A Pastel Lime 6E 5080-A Med. Brt. Yellow
4B 5025-A Brt. Grn/Gld. Met. 6F 5079-A Brt. Ylw./Gld. Met.
4C 5072-A Ivy Bronze Met. 6G 5105-A Lt. Copper Met.
4D 5069-A Md. Ivy Brnz. Met. 6J 1736-A Gray Gold Met.
4F 5021-A Med. Lime. Met. 9A 1619-A White
1973 Models
Code M-32-J # Color Code M-32-J # Color
1A 5100-A Lt. Gray Met. 4U 5212-A Brt. Lime Gold
1C 1724-A Black 5A 3314-A Pewter Met.
1D 5106-A Silver Met. 5D 5102-A Ginger Bronze
2B 3560-A Bright Red 5F 5099-A Dk. Brown Met.
2C 5011-A Red Met. 5H 3564-A Ginger Met.
2G 5070-A Med. Red Met. 5J 5071-A Med. Gngr. Met.
2J 3059-A Maroon 5K 5076-A Dk. Gold Met.
2K 5255-A Fuschia 5L 5003-A Tan
3A 921-A Platinum 5M 5144-A Med. Chestnut
3B 3429-A Lt. Blue 5N 5146-A Med. Orange
3D 5087-A Med. Blue Met. 5P 5206-A Copper Met.
3G 5094-A Brt. Dk. Blue M. 6B 3565-A Lt. Goldenrod
3K 5210-A Brt. Blue Met. 6C 3492-A Med. Goldenrod
3L 5209-A Slvr. Blue Met. 6D 3341-A Yellow
4B 5025-A Brt. Grn/Gld. Met. 6E 5080-A Med. Brt. Yellow
4C 5072-A Ivy Bronze Met. 6F 5079-A Brt. Ylw./Gld. Met.
4D 5069-A Dk. Ivy Brnz. Met. 6G 5086-A Brt. Ylw./Gld. Met.
4N 5173-A Med. Aqua 6L 5136-A Med. Gold Met.
4P 3462-A Med. Green Met. 9A 1619-A White
4Q 3542-A Dk. Green Met. 9C 5289-A White
4S 5060-A Lt. Green
Trim Codes
The trim codes for each year are too numerous to list here.
Axle Codes
Conventional Limited-slip Ratio
0 (1970) 2.50:1
2 K 2.75:1
3 L (1973) 2.79:1
4 (70-72) M 2.80:1
5 (1970) 2.83:1
6 O 3.00:1
7 (1970) 3.10:1
7 (1972) 3.18:1
7 (1973) 3.40:1
8 (1970) 3.20:1
9 R 3.25:1
A S 3.50:1
B 3.07:1
C (1970) 3.08:1
F (1970) X 2.33:1
G (72-73) 3.55:1
H (1972) 3.78:1
V 3.91:1
W (1970) 4.30:1
Y (1971) 4.11:1
Transmission Codes
1 Three-speed manual
5 Four-speed manual, wide ratio
E Four-speed manual, 1972-1973
6 Four-speed manual, close ratio
V Semi-automatic stick shift, 1970
W Automatic, C4
U Automatic, C6
X Automatic, FMX
Z Automatic, C6 Special
District Codes (DSO)
1970-1973 Models
11 -- Boston 34 -- Detroit
15 -- New York 41 -- Chicago
16 -- Philadelphia 42 -- St. Louis
17 -- Washington 46 -- Twin Cities
21 -- Atlanta 51 -- Denver
22 -- Dallas 52 -- Los Angeles
23 -- Jacksonville 53 -- Oakland
26 -- Memphis 54 -- Seattle
31 -- Buffalo 84 -- Home Office Reserve
32 -- Cincinnati 90 -- Export
33 -- Cleveland
Production Numbers Totals
1970 Production: 72343
Standard Hardtop 47279
Standard Convertible 2322
XR-7 Hardtop 18565
XR-7 Convertible 1977
Eliminator 2200
1971 Production: 63585
Standard Hardtop 34008
Standard Convertible 1723
XR-7 Hardtop 25416
XR-7 Convertible 1717
Standard GT Hardtop 721
1972 Production: 53702
Standard Hardtop 23731
Standard Convertible 1240
XR-7 Hardtop 26802
XR-7 Convertible 1929
1973 Production: 60628
Standard Hardtop 21069
Standard Convertible 1284
XR-7 Hardtop 35110
XR-7 Convertible 3165
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