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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan

The 1972 Chevelle Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2635. 13,800 produced.
1C69H2R509534
350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Arlington, TX
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code C69 Chevelle
Engine Code H 350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code R Arlington, TX
Serial Number 509534 Unit #509534

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 165 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower165 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantArlington, TX
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production35600
Weight3330
Front Tread60
Length201.5
Width75.4
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.9
Height53.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling15 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Front disc rear drum brakes, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, All colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Bamboo, Bryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Covert Tan, Cranberry Red, Cream Yellow, Desert Gold Metallic, Driftwood, Dusk Gray Metallic, Elkhart Green Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Gulf Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Midnight Bronze Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Mojave Gold Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Oasis Green Metallic, Ontario Orange, Orange Flame Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Spring Green Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Targa Blue Metallic, Turin Tan, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$2726.00

Body

Doors4
Seating6

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.