1972 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Dr. Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
RM23P2G171518
400 V8 4-bbl (255 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Plymouth Road Runner
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Engine Code | R | R |
| Series Code | M | M |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Dr. Hardtop |
| Engine Code | P | P |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | G | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 171518 | Unit #171518 |
Basic Information
MakePlymouth
ModelRoad Runner
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 V8 4-bbl (255 HP)
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourcePlymouth
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production6831
Weight3495
Width79.1
Wheelbase115
Height52.9
Front Tread59.7
Length203
Rear Tread60.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
TransmissionPints
Rear Axle Ratio4.4
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.21
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.55
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Reverse Ratio3.34
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Tire SizeF70 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity19
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
CoolingWater pump, 13.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
Battery12
IgnitionElectronic
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Power windows, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Radio, 340 cu. in. V8 engine
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Basin Street Blue, Blue Sky, Charcoal Metallic, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Gold Leaf Metallic, Honeydew, Lemon Twist, Mojave Tan Metallic, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Sherwood Green Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tawny Gold Metallic, Tor-Red, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, Winchester Gray Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$3080.00
Body
Doors2
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.