1972 Pontiac Bonneville Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973 1977 1979

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1986
Price :	$4,170-$4,720
Weight :	4290 lbs \| 1945.911 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Dual Exhaust
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression :	8.2:1
2 carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression :	8.2:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2 carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Compression :	8.2:1
4 carburetors

V 8 \| Dual Exhaust
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression :	8.2:1
4 carburetors

Transmission:
Automatic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1972 :	706,978
Total 1972 Bonneville production :	50,293
1972 Pontiac Bonneville
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P :	15,806
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	10,568
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	9,704
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	5,675
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	8,540

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

1972 Pontiac Bonneville FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has wheelbase sizes of 126.00 and 127.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has lengths of 224.20 and 230.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville cost when new?A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville cost approximately $4,170 to $4,720 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville was offered as a Hardtop, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1972? A: Pontiac produced 706,978 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 Bonnevilles were produced? A: Pontiac produced 50,293 examples of the Bonneville in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1972 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1972 Pontiac Bonneville had a Automatic gearbox.