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1972 Dodge Demon 340 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
LM29H2B312184
340 V8 4-bbl
Engine
2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
Body
Hamtramck, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1972 Dodge Demon 340 2-Dr. Sports Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code L L
Series Code M Demon 340
Body Style 29 29
Engine Code H H
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code B Hamtramck, MI
Serial Number 312184 Unit #312184

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelDemon 340
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr. Sports Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine340 V8 4-bbl
Cylinders8
Displacement340 CID
Horsepower240 HP
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantHamtramck, MI
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceDodge
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production8739
Weight3165
Wheelbase108
Length192.5
Rear Tread55.6
Front Tread57.5
Width71.7
Height53

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission17
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.55
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Reverse Ratio3.34

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity17
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypeRegular grade - 91 octane
IgnitionElectronic
Battery12
Cooling15 Quarts, Water pump
RadiatorTube and spacer

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Black, Bright Red, Brite Blue Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gold Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Tan Metallic, Eggshell White, Gold Metallic, Hemi-Orange, Light Blue, Light Gold, Light Green Metallic, Light GunMetallical Metallic, Medium Tan Metallic, Parchment, Super Blue, Top Banana, Two Tone Colors Available, Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$221.00

Body

Doors2

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.