1972 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe
The 1972 Caprice Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $4026. 178,500 produced.
1N47R21149414
400 cu.in. V8 170 HP @ 4400 RPM (R)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Oshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | N47 | Caprice |
| Engine Code | R | 400 cu.in. V8 170 HP @ 4400 RPM (R) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, CAN |
| Serial Number | 149414 | Unit #149414 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
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 PlantOshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production178500
Weight4205
Front Tread64.1
Rear Tread64
Width79.5
Wheelbase121.5
Height53.4
Length219.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission20
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.73
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
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity25
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Power seats, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Power windows
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$4026.00
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.