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1972 Dodge Charger Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1972 Dodge Charger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1971 - 1974
Price : $2,650-$3,245
Weight : 3242 lbs | 1470.546 kg
Top Speed : 180 km/h | 111.87 mph
Straight 6
Displacement : 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 1-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.
Power : 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
V 8
Displacement : 5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter Thermo-Quad 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.
Power : 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 110 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 10.3:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite

Total Dodge Production for 1972 : 577,870
Total 1972 Charger production : 75,594
1972 Dodge Charger
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 7,803
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 45,361
SE Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 22,430

Coupe

Coupe
Chassis # WH23G2G170370
Auction entries : 1
Coupe
Coupe
Coupe
Coupe
Coupe
Coupe
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Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 206.0 in | 5232 mm.
Width : 76.3 in | 1938 mm.
Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

Hardtop

Hardtop
Chassis # WH23G2A193208
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $2,910
Weight : 3258 lbs | 1477.804 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 206.0 in | 5232 mm.
Width : 76.3 in | 1938 mm.
Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.
Tires : E78-14

SE Hardtop

SE Hardtop
Chassis # WP29U2A187279
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Auction entries : 2
SE Hardtop
Chassis # WP29G2G125765
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $3,245
Weight : 3322 lbs | 1506.834 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 206.0 in | 5232 mm.
Width : 76.3 in | 1938 mm.
Height : 50.9 in | 1293 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track : 59.7 in | 1516 mm.
Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.
Tires : E78-14

Suspension
Front : Independent

Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : F70-14

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID71V173000
NotesCAMPAIGN NO 121.POSSIBILITY THAT SHAFT BUSHING IN TRANSMISSI ON CONTROLLINKAGE MAY BE INADEQUATELY TORQUED.LOSS OF BUSHI NG FROMTRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BRACKET WILL CREATE EXCESSIVE FRE E PLAY IN LINKAGE, WHICHCOULD ALLOW OPERATOR TO SHIFT CONTROLLEVER WITHOUT HAVING TRANSMISSIONACCOMPLISH PROPER ACTION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING SHAFT SHAFTBUSHING WHER E NECESSARY.)

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date19720701
NHTSA Campaign ID73V011000
NotesCHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 146.BUILT JULY THRU DEC.1972 W/6-CYLINDER ENGINE.POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AND CRACKING AT THE EXTRUDEDFUEL PUMP OUTLET AND/OR THE SEAL OF THE FUEL PUMP INTEGRAL FILTER.THE METALFATIGUE IS CAUSED BY DEFICIENCIES IN THE PUMP AND FUEL LINE VIBRATION.THELEAK AT THE FUEL FILTER IS ARESULT OF INADEQUATE SEATING.EITHER OF THESEDEFECTS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDTAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $11,800
Avg. Home : $27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.55

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Q: How fast is the 1972 Dodge Charger? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger has a top speed of 180 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Dodge Charger? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Dodge Charger? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger has a length of 206.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Dodge Charger? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger has a width of 76.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Dodge Charger cost when new?A: The 1972 Dodge Charger cost approximately $2,650 to $3,245 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Dodge Charger? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger was offered as a Coupe, Hardtop, SE Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1972 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger had F70-14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1972? A: Dodge produced 577,870 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 Chargers were produced? A: Dodge produced 75,594 examples of the Charger in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (5572 cc | 340.0 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4800 RPM
  • V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Dodge Charger have? A: The 1972 Dodge Charger had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite.

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