These are standard specifications for the 1972 Dodge Polara, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic TorqueFlite
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1973 |
| Price : | $3,340-$4,370 |
| Weight : | 3960 lbs | 1796.226 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors | |
Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1972 : | 577,870 |
| Total 1972 Polara production : | 103,453 |
| 1972 Dodge Polara | |
| Custom Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 22,505 |
| Custom Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 15,039 |
| Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 19,739 |
| Custom Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,497 |
| Custom Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 7,660 |
| Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,212 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,022 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,766 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,013 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V173000 |
| Notes | CAMPAIGN NO 121.POSSIBILITY THAT SHAFT BUSHING IN TRANSMISSI ON CONTROLLINKAGE MAY BE INADEQUATELY TORQUED.LOSS OF BUSHI NG FROMTRANSMISSION-MOUNTED BRACKET WILL CREATE EXCESSIVE FRE E PLAY IN LINKAGE, WHICHCOULD ALLOW OPERATOR TO SHIFT CONTROLLEVER WITHOUT HAVING TRANSMISSIONACCOMPLISH PROPER ACTION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING SHAFT SHAFTBUSHING WHER E NECESSARY.) |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V201000 |
| Summary | AN INTERRUPTION OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER FEED CIRCUIT FROM THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR DUE TO SEPARATION OF A TERMINAL CONNECTION IN THE WIRING CIRCUIT. THE TERMINAL END OF THE POWER FEED WIRE COMING FROM THE COMPARTMENT MAY SEPARATE FROM ITS MATING TERMINAL ON THE WIRE GOING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT THE MULTIPLE CIRCUIT CONNECTOR (KNOWN AS THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR) LOCATED ON THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREWALL. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPAIR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POWER FEED CIRCUIT WIRE BY INSTALLING AN OVERLAY WIRE ROUTED AROUND THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INTERRUPTION OF THIS CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE LOSS OFELECTRICAL POWER TO ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES. VEHICLE WOULDBECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19711001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V201000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 122.EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES.POSSIBI LITY THAT LEFTFRONT DISC BRAKE LINING WAS MEANT FOR POLICE US AGE, AND DOES NOT MATCH PROPER RIGHT FRONT LINING.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD CAUSE UNDESIRABLE BRAKE PULLCONDITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING PROPER LINING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V100000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 127.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.POSSIBILITY THATTRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TORQUESHAFT INNER BUSHING MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGEDIN MOUNTING BRACKET.IF CONDITION EXISTS, LOSS OF BUSHING FROM BRACKET WILLCREATE EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN LINKAGE, WHICH COULDALLOW OPERATOR TO SHIFTTRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER INTO 'PARK' POSITION, WITHOUT TRANSMISSIONACCOMPLISHING SAME ACTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING BUSHINGPROPERLY WHERE NECESSARY..) |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V222000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 137.POSSIBILITY THAT LEFT FRONT BRAKE MAY CONTAIN DISCBRAKE CALIPER FOR 1973 MODEL INSTEAD OF 1972 MODEL.THIS MAY CAUSESIDE-TO-SIDE IMBALANCE OF FADE RESISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE 'PULL'AFTER REPEATED SEVERE BRAKE APPLICATIONS DURINGA SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V011000 |
| Notes | CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 146.BUILT JULY THRU DEC.1972 W/6-CYLINDER ENGINE.POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AND CRACKING AT THE EXTRUDEDFUEL PUMP OUTLET AND/OR THE SEAL OF THE FUEL PUMP INTEGRAL FILTER.THE METALFATIGUE IS CAUSED BY DEFICIENCIES IN THE PUMP AND FUEL LINE VIBRATION.THELEAK AT THE FUEL FILTER IS ARESULT OF INADEQUATE SEATING.EITHER OF THESEDEFECTS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDTAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Dodge Polara?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara has lengths of 220.00 and 223.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Dodge Polara cost when new?A: The 1972 Dodge Polara cost approximately $3,340 to $4,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara was offered as a Custom Hardtop, Custom Sedan, Custom Station Wagon, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1972? A: Dodge produced 577,870 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Polaras were produced? A: Dodge produced 103,453 examples of the Polara in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Dodge Polara have? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1972 Dodge Polara have? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara had a Automatic TorqueFlite gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Dodge Polara?
How many 1972 Dodge Polara were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Dodge Polara? Was the 1972 Dodge Polara popular? Was the 1972 Dodge Polara expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Dodge Polara?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara has lengths of 220.00 and 223.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Dodge Polara cost when new?A: The 1972 Dodge Polara cost approximately $3,340 to $4,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Dodge Polara? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara was offered as a Custom Hardtop, Custom Sedan, Custom Station Wagon, Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1972? A: Dodge produced 577,870 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Polaras were produced? A: Dodge produced 103,453 examples of the Polara in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Dodge Polara have? A: The 1972 Dodge Polara had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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