These are standard specifications for the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 4 Manual Wide-ratio , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1981 |
| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3120 lbs | 1415.208 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 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 : | 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 : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3200 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 |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L. |
| Power : | 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) |
| Torque : | 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 4 Manual Wide-ratio , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 : | 2,420,564 |
| Total 1972 Camaro production : | 68,656 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Handling
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Chevrolet Camaro FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 188.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 75.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro had a base price of approximately $2,730 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 68,656 examples of the Camaro in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 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 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Wide-ratio, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro?
How many 1972 Chevrolet Camaro were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro popular? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 188.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 75.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro had a base price of approximately $2,730 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 68,656 examples of the Camaro in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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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