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1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop

The Gran Torino was the upscale tier of Ford's all-new 1972 mid-size line, and its two-door hardtop was the year's volume star at 132,284 built on a 114" wheelbase.
2H30F250385
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1972 Ford Gran Torino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code H Lorain, OH (H)
Model Code 30 Gran Torino
Engine Code F 302 CID V8 (F)
Serial Number 250385 Production #250385

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID

Dimensions

Production132284 / 132285
Doors2
Length203.7 / 221.4
Width79.2 / 79.3
Wheelbase118 / 121
Front Tread60.5 / 63.3
Height51.9 / 57
Rear Tread60 / 64.3
Weight3470

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link / Longitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeF78 x 14 / F78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10 / 11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20 / 23
Oil Capacity4.5 / 5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling11.4 Quarts / 14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Red / White / Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$2878.00

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.