1972 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
The 1972 Nova Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2379. 43,029 produced.
Confidence
95%
1X69D2W166178
250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Nova
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | X69 | Nova |
| Engine Code | D | 250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 166178 | Unit #166178 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower110 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production43029
Weight2980
Rear Tread58.9
Height53.9
Wheelbase111
Width72.4
Length189.4
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 12 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes
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$2379.00
Body
Doors4
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.