1972 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hardtop
The SportsRoof gave the 1972 Mustang its sloping fastback profile; 15,622 left the line at a $2,786 base price on the pony car's 109" wheelbase.
2F02H174357
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 02 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 174357 | Production #174357 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production15622
Weight2910
Doors2
Width74.1
Wheelbase109
Height50.1
Length189.5
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4.5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
Equipment302 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Lime / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Grabber Blue / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Lime Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White
Pricing
MSRP$2786.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.