1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan
The 1972 Chevelle Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2635. 13,800 produced.
Confidence
95%
1C69H2L507453
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Van Nuys, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | C69 | Chevelle |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 507453 | Unit #507453 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower165 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production35600
Weight3330
Front Tread60
Length201.5
Width75.4
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.9
Height53.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling15 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Front disc rear drum brakes, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Bamboo, Bryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Covert Tan, Cranberry Red, Cream Yellow, Desert Gold Metallic, Driftwood, Dusk Gray Metallic, Elkhart Green Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Gulf Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Midnight Bronze Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Mojave Gold Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Oasis Green Metallic, Ontario Orange, Orange Flame Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Spring Green Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Targa Blue Metallic, Turin Tan, Tuxedo Black, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2726.00
Body
Doors4
Seating6
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.