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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe

The 1972 Corvette Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $5472. 20,496 produced.
1Z37K2S522606
350 cu.in. V8 200 HP @ 4400 RPM (K)
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code Z37 Corvette
Engine Code K 350 cu.in. V8 200 HP @ 4400 RPM (K)
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 522606 Unit #522606

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1972
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 200 HP @ 4400 RPM (K)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower200 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production20496
Weight3215
Length182.5
Wheelbase98
Width69
Rear Tread59.4
Height47.8
Front Tread58.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.52
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears4
2nd Gear Ratio1.88
Reverse Ratio2.59
4th Gear Ratio1
3rd Gear Ratio1.46

Suspension

Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF70 x 15

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesDisc

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustDual
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypePremium

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power steering, Power windows, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsBryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Elkhart Green, Mille Miglia Red, Ontario Orange, Pewter Silver Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, War Bonnet Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$5472.00

Other

Fbsize11 55/64

Body

Seating2

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.