1972 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1976
Price :	$3,370-$4,165
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg

Engine & Transmission

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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel carburetor

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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift controls. Wide-ratio , 4 Manual Floor shift controls. , Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 :	2,420,564
1972 Chevrolet Impala

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,385
Weight :	3860 lbs \| 1750.867 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Hardtop Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,770
Weight :	4150 lbs \| 1882.408 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Custom Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,770
Weight :	4050 lbs \| 1837.049 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,980
Weight :	4125 lbs \| 1871.069 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

9-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,165
Weight :	4735 lbs \| 2147.76 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 1M35R21220948
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Exterior
Price :	$4,050
Weight :	4615 lbs \| 2093.329 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	220.0 in \| 5588 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.

Handling

Recall

Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19700801
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V013000
Summary	THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DRIVING ON UNPAVED ROAD SURFACES, PARTICULARLY ROADS WHICH ARE HEAVILY GRAVELED AND WHICH ARE EXTREMELY WAVY OR FILLED WITH CHUCKHOLES, AT SPEEDS WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO PITCH EXCESSIVELY, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY SCOOP UP LOOSE STONES OR GRAVEL AND COULD BE THROWN INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ONE OF THESE STONES TO LODGE BETWEEN THE STEERING COUPLING AND THE FRAME AND CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR INTERFERENCE WITH STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT.
Consequence	INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR INTERFERENCE WITH STEERINGCONTROL MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSPECT AND INSTALL SHIELD ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes	SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19720501
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V185000
Notes	OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-2.CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-10.PONTIACCAMPAIGN NO 72-C-4.POSSIBILITY THAT MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER MAY NOT HAVEBEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AND MAY NOT STAY ENGAGED IN ADJUSTER TRACK DURING ANIMPACT, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.207.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEW SEAT ADJUSTER ON PASSENGER SIDE OF FRONT SEAT.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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 Impala? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala has a length of 220.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Impala cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala cost approximately $3,370 to $4,165 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala was offered as a 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible, Custom Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.

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

Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala had the following engine options: 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 (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

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

Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Impala had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls. Wide-ratio, 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls., Automatic.