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1972 Chevrolet Nova Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1972 Chevrolet Nova, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1974
Price : $2,375-$2,400
Weight : 2975 lbs | 1349.437 kg
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 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8
Displacement : 6588 cc | 402.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic

Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 : 2,420,564
Total 1972 Nova production : 349,733
1972 Chevrolet Nova

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 190.0 in | 4826 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

Coupe

Coupe
Chassis # 1X27K2L160821
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Auction entries : 1
Coupe
Price : $2,375
Weight : 2950 lbs | 1338.097 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 190.0 in | 4826 mm.
Width : 73.0 in | 1854 mm.
Wheelbase : 111.0 in | 2819 mm.

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19720401
NHTSA Campaign ID72V130000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL FLAW THATCOULD RESULT INEARLY FAILURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERE NECESSARY.)

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: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova has a length of 190.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Nova cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova cost approximately $2,375 to $2,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Nova? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 Novas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 349,733 examples of the Nova in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova 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 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (6588 cc | 402.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2400 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Chevrolet Nova have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Nova had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.

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