1972 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
The 1972 Camaro Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2729. 4,824 produced.
1Q87L2N100001
350 cu.in. V8 255 HP @ 5600 RPM (L)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Camaro
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | Q87 | Camaro |
| Engine Code | L | 350 cu.in. V8 255 HP @ 5600 RPM (L) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | N | Norwood, OH |
| Serial Number | 100001 | Unit #100001 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 255 HP @ 5600 RPM (L)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower255 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production63832
Weight3250
Front Tread61.3
Height49.1
Length188
Wheelbase108
Width74.4
Rear Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeE78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
Equipment396 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning
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$2820.00
Body
Seating4
Doors2
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.