1972 Chevrolet Nova Coupe
The 1972 Nova Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2351. 96,740 produced.
1X27D2L162288
250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Van Nuys, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Nova
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | X27 | Nova |
| Engine Code | D | 250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 162288 | Unit #162288 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower110 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production96740
Weight2950
Front Tread59
Rear Tread58.9
Wheelbase111
Height53.9
Length189.4
Width72.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes
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$2351.00
Body
Seating5
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.