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%
1X69F2W343067
307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F)
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 | F | 307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 343067 | Unit #343067 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine307 cu.in. V8 130 HP @ 4000 RPM (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Horsepower130 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production46489
Weight3115
Width72.4
Length189.4
Wheelbase111
Height53.9
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
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
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning
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$2469.00
Body
Seating6
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.