1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
The 1972 Impala Custom Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3787. 597,500 produced.
1M47R2C129089
400 cu.in. V8 170 HP @ 4400 RPM (R)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Southgate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | M47 | Impala Custom |
| Engine Code | R | 400 cu.in. V8 170 HP @ 4400 RPM (R) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | C | Southgate, CA |
| Serial Number | 129089 | Unit #129089 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala Custom
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 cu.in. V8 170 HP @ 4400 RPM (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
Horsepower170 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantSouthgate, CA
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production597500
Weight4055
Height53.4
Wheelbase121.5
Rear Tread64
Front Tread64.1
Width79.5
Length219.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission20
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.73
Steering GearVariable-ratio power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity25
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows, Power seats, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, 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$3787.00
Other
Fbsize11 55/64
Body
Doors2
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.