These are standard specifications for the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,360 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 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 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 : | 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 |
| 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 |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 : | 2,420,564 |
| Total 1972 Monte Carlo production : | 180,819 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Handling
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 220.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a base price of approximately $3,360 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 180,819 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 (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 (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 (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 Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydramatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
How many 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo popular? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a length of 220.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo had a base price of approximately $3,360 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlos were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 180,819 examples of the Monte Carlo in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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