1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupe
The 1972 Chevelle Malibu Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2833. 8,400 produced.
1D37D2B699096
250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | D37 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Engine Code | D | 250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | B | Baltimore, MD |
| Serial Number | 699096 | Unit #699096 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower110 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.
Specifications
Dimensions
Production8400
Weight3195
Height52.7
Rear Tread59.9
Wheelbase116
Front Tread60
Length197.5
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Speed control device, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, All colors may not be available in all models., 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, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2833.00
Body
Seating5
Doors2
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.