1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Sport Coupe
The 1972 Monte Carlo Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3362. 180,819 produced.
1H57H2K657753
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | H57 | Monte Carlo |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | K | Leeds (Kansas City), MO |
| Serial Number | 657753 | Unit #657753 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelMonte Carlo
Year1972
Body StyleSport Coupe
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 PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production180819
Weight3505
Length206.5
Wheelbase116
Width75.6
Front Tread60.2
Rear Tread59.3
Height52.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearVariable-ratio power
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingWater pump, 16 Quarts
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power seats, Power windows, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio
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$3362.00
Other
Fbsize11
Body
Doors2
Seating5
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.