1972 Chevrolet Nova Coupe
The 1972 Nova Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2351. 96,740 produced.
1X27H2W341706
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
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 | H | 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 341706 | Unit #341706 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower165 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production163475
Weight3085
Wheelbase111
Length189.4
Width72.4
Front Tread59
Height53.9
Rear Tread58.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Radio, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, 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$2441.00
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.