These are standard specifications for the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift , 3 Automatic
Chassis # 1Z67K2S503793
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Chassis # 1Z67W2S507664
Engine # T1II2CSS 12S507664
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $5,245-$5,296 |
| Weight : | 3213 lbs | 1457.392 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | Holley four-barrel | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum |
| Exhaust manifold : | 2.50-inch diameter dual exhaust system |
| 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 |
4 Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 : | 2,420,564 |
| Total 1972 Corvette C3 production : | 27,004 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Baldwin-Motion Moray GT Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 1 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 6,508 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 20,496 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Coupe
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Chassis # 1Z67W2S507664
Engine # T1II2CSS 12S507664
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $5,245 |
| Weight : | 3213 lbs | 1457.392 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Baldwin Motion Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Baldwin-Motion Moray GT Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 182.5 in | 4636 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 47.8 in | 1214 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.0 in | 2489 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.4 in | 1509 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 4.8 in | 122 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 17.6:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.90 |
| Turning Circle : | 39.0 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 298 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | F70-15 |
| Wheels : | 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc |
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,245 to $5,296 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Baldwin Motion Coupe, Baldwin-Motion Moray GT Coupe, Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70-15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 27,004 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: 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 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 4000 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 Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Wide Range with Floor Shift, 3 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
How many 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 popular? Was the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,245 to $5,296 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Baldwin Motion Coupe, Baldwin-Motion Moray GT Coupe, Convertible, Sport Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70-15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1972? A: Chevrolet produced 2,420,564 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 27,004 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: 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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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