These are standard specifications for the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Fully synchronized
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Perimeter box frame with cross members |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1972 |
| Price : | $2,800-$3,540 |
| Weight : | 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Manual Fully synchronized
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 : | 2,420,564 |
| Total 1972 Malibu production : | 290,100 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,853 |
Handling
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Chevrolet Malibu FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has wheelbase sizes of 122.00 and 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has lengths of 220.00 and 226.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 80.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu cost approximately $2,800 to $3,540 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu was offered as a Concours Estate Station Wagon 6-Passenger, Concours Estate Station Wagon 9-Passenger, Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon 6-Passenger, Station Wagon 9-Passenger.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Malibus were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 290,100 examples of the Malibu in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu had a 3 speed Manual Fully synchronized gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu?
How many 1972 Chevrolet Malibu were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu popular? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has wheelbase sizes of 122.00 and 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has lengths of 220.00 and 226.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu has a width of 80.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu cost approximately $2,800 to $3,540 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu was offered as a Concours Estate Station Wagon 6-Passenger, Concours Estate Station Wagon 9-Passenger, Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Station Wagon 6-Passenger, Station Wagon 9-Passenger.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Malibus were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 290,100 examples of the Malibu in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Malibu have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Malibu had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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