1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan
The 1972 Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2991. 281,700 produced.
1D39H2L549247
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Sport Sedan
Body
Van Nuys, CA
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 | D39 | Chevelle Malibu |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 549247 | Unit #549247 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1972
Body StyleSport Sedan
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
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
Production281700
Weight3440
Width75.4
Front Tread60
Length201.5
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.9
Height53.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment454 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, 350 cu. in. V8 engine
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$2991.00
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.