1972 Corvette Specifications

Fewer engine options and lower horsepower due to emissions restrictions marked the less-powerful yet still good-looking sports car. Here are the specifications for the 1972 Corvette:

Vehicle Specifications
 Convertible Coupe
Wheelbase, inches
 98.0 98.0
Length, inches
 182.5 182.5
Width, inches
 69.0 69.0
Track, inches
 front: 58.7 rear: 59.4
 front: 58.7 rear: 59.4
Height, inches
 47.9 47.9
Curb weight, pounds
 3,593 3,593

Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)

Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels/Tires
8 X 15

Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc

Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual

Standard axle ratio
3.36:1

Engine Specifications

Type ohv V-8
ohv V-8
 ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch
 5.7/350 5.7/350 7.4/454
Bore X stroke, inches 4.00 X 3.48 4.00 X 3.48 4.25 X 4.00
Fuel management
 1 X 4-bbl. 1 X 4-bbl. 1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm
 200 @ 4,400
 255 @ 5,600
 270 @ 4,000
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
 300 @ 2,800
 280 @ 4,000
 390 @ 3,200

Published Performance Numbers

Acceleration200 hp, 4-speed manual
255 hp, 4-speed manual
270 hp, 4-speed manual
0-60 mph, second
8.5
6.8
6.9
0-100 mph, second
NA
NA
NA
1/4-mile, second @ mph
15.2 @ 83
14.1 @ 93
14.3 @ 92

(Source: Motor Trend)

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type
 Production Price
2-door coupe
 20,496 $5,533.00
2-door convertible
 6,508 $5, 296.00

Options and Production

Option Production Price
Custom Interior Trim
 8,709

$158.00

Three Point Seat Belts
 17,693 $0.00
Power Windows
9,495
$85.35
Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe)
749
$42.15
Auxiliary Hardtop
2,646
$273.85
Vinyl Covering
811
$158.00
Rear Window Defroster
2,221
$42.15
Air Conditioning
17,011
$464.50
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
1,986
$12.65
Power Brakes
18,770
$47.40
Air Injections Reactor
3,912
$0.00
270 hp Engine (NA California)
3,913
$294.90
255 hp Engine
1,741
$483.45
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio
1,638
$0.00
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
14,543
$0.00
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
12,992
$84.30
Power Steering
23,794
$115.90
Deluxe Wheel Covers
3,593
$63.20
White Stripe Tires, F70 X 15 nylon
6,666 $30.35
White Letter Tires, F70 X 15 nylon 16,623 $43.65
Heavy Duty Battery (std w/LS5)
 2,969
$15.80
AM/FM Radio
19,480
$178.00
AM/FM Radio, stereo
7,189 $283.35
California Emission Test
 1,967
$15.80
Special Purpose Lt1 Engine Package
20
$1,010.05

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice
 Production
Sunflower Yellow
 1,543
Bryar Blue
1,617
Classic White
2,763
Targa Blue
3,198
Steel Cities Gray
2,346
Pewter Silver
1,372
Elkhart Green
4,200
Mille Miglia Red
2,478
Ontario Orange
4,891
War Bonnet Yellow
2,550

Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:

1968 Corvette
 1969 Corvette 1970 Corvette
1971 Corvette 1972 Corvette 1973 Corvette
1974 Corvette 1975 Corvette 1976 Corvette
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