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1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Fastback

The Gran Torino Sport added sporting flavor to Ford's 1972 mid-size line, and its SportsRoof fastback was the body of choice for 60,794 buyers at $3,094 on a 114" wheelbase.
2A35H135582
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Fastback
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA (A)
Model Code 35 Gran Torino Sport
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 135582 Production #135582

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGran Torino Sport
Year1972
Body StyleFastback
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Production60794
Doors2
Wheelbase114
Length207.7
Height52.6
Width79.3
Rear Tread60
Front Tread60.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.17

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeF78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling15.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin

Equipment

Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsBright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White

Pricing

MSRP$3094.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.