1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Hardtop
Sharing the $3,094 price and 114" wheelbase of its fastback sibling, the 1972 Gran Torino Sport formal hardtop saw 31,239 built -- the sporty side of Ford's mid-size range.
2H38S142918
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 38 | Gran Torino Sport |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 142918 | Production #142918 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino Sport
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production31239
Doors2
Width79.3
Wheelbase114
Length207.7
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Height52.6
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
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
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling15.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
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.