1972 Chevrolet Vega Coupe
The 1972 Vega Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2160. 262,700 produced.
1V77B2U371904
140 cu.in. I4 80-90 HP (B)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Vega
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | V77 | Vega |
| Engine Code | B | 140 cu.in. I4 80-90 HP (B) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 371904 | Unit #371904 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 cu.in. I4 80-90 HP (B)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Horsepower80-90 HP
ConfigurationI4
Carburetor1-/2-barrel
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production262700
Weight2295
Front Tread55.1
Rear Tread54.1
Height51.9
Width65.4
Wheelbase97
Length169.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Transmission2.4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio2.53
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.47
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.24
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13
Brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity11
Oil Capacity3
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling6.5 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Power steering
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$2160.00
Other
Fbsize9 11/16
Body
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.