1972 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
The 1972 Bel Air Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3204. 41,900 produced.
1L69H2J255061
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Bel Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | L69 | Bel Air |
| Engine Code | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 255061 | Unit #255061 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel Air
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 PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production41900
Weight4040
Height54.1
Wheelbase121.5
Rear Tread64
Length219.9
Width79.5
Front Tread64.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission20
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Differential Ratio2.73
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearVariable-ratio power
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Radio, Power seats, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Speed control device
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$3538.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
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.