1972 AMC Ambassador 4-Dr Sedan
1972 lineup is SST/Brougham only (DPL dropped). Shares its basic structure with the Matador from the cowl back.
Confidence
95%
A2A857N270388
V8
Engine
4-Dr Sedan
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 AMC Ambassador
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 2 | 1972 |
| Transmission code | A | Automatic Column Shift |
| Series Code | 8 | Ambassador |
| Body type code | 5 | 4-Dr Sedan |
| Body class code | 7 | Ambassador |
| Engine Code | N | V8, 360 CID, 2-BC (175 net HP) |
| Production Number | 270388 | 270388 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelAmbassador
Year1972
Body Style4-Dr Sedan
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 360 CID, 2-BC (175 net HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower175 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1978
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear37.6
Length211.1
Nameplate origin1933
Wheelbase122.0
Width77.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)