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1972 Imperial LeBaron 4-Dr Hardtop

Muscle Car Era
Confidence 95%
YM43T2C215252
440 CID 4-bbl (225 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1972 Imperial LeBaron 4-Dr Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code Y Imperial
Class Code M Medium
Body Style Code 43 4-Dr Hardtop
Engine CID Code T 440 CID 4-bbl
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code C Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Serial Number 215252 Unit #215252

Basic Information

MakeImperial
ModelLeBaron
Year1972
Body Style4-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerImperial
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine440 CID 4-bbl (225 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 CID
Horsepower225 HP
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler

Specifications

Dimensions

Production13472
Weight4955
Rear Tread63.4
Front Tread62.4
Width79.6
Length229.5
Height55.4
Wheelbase127

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission19
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearPower
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeL84 x 15

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity23
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionElectronic
ExhaustSingle
CoolingWater pump, 17.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower windows, Power seats, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Blue Sky, Charcoal Metallic, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Gold Leaf Metallic, Honeydew, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Sherwood Green Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tawny Gold Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$6762.00

Other

Fbsize11 3/4

Body

Doors4

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.