1972 Chevrolet Vega Specifications

Specifications

1971 1972 1974 1975 1976

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1971 - 1977
Price :	$2,058-$2,283
Weight :	2155 lbs \| 977.492 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	170 mph \| 273.53 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5359 cc \| 327.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW)
Torque :	400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM)

Transmission:
3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1972 :	2,420,564
Total 1972 Vega production :	390,500
1972 Chevrolet Vega
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	262,700
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P :	55,800
Station Wagon 2 dr. 4 P :	72,000

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V075000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-05.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINESOPTION L-11 (TWO-BARREL CARBURETOR) MAY EXPERIENCE EXHAUST SYSTEM BACKFIRES OFSUFFICIENT FREQUENCY AND MAGNITUDE TO WEAKEN AND RUPTURE MUFFLER.EXHAUSTSFROM MUFFLER WITH RUPTURED END COVER CAN SUBJECT FUEL TANK TO SUFFICIENT HEATTO EXPAND FUEL AND CREATE FUEL SPILLAGE.SUBSEQUENT ENGINE BACKFIRES MAYIGNITE FUEL AND CAUSE FIRE DAMAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEWMUFFLER AND COMPONENTS WHERE NECESSARY.)

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19700801
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V112000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-07.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHSTANDARD ENGINE AND MONOJET (SINGLE-BARREL)CARBURETOR MAY EXPERIENCE BREAKAGEOF IDLE STOP SOLENOID BRACKET.SHOULD BRACKET BREAK, THERE IS POSSIBILITY THATIDLE SOLENOID AND CLAMP PORTION OF BRAKCET MAYDROP AND LODGE IN AREA THAT CANCAUSE THROTTLE TO BE HELD IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLINGADDITIONAL NEWBRACKET.)

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19700801
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V164000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-09.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY HAVEINSUFFICIENT THRUST BUTTON LENGTH.COULD PERMIT EXCESSIVE END PLAY AND ALLOWAXLE SHAFT TO MOVE INBOARD TO POINT THAT 'C' LOCK WILL DISENGAGE.AXLE SHAFTAND WHEEL COULD THEN MOVE OUTBOARD OF QUARTER PANEL AND ALLOW VEHICLE TO DROPDOWN ONTO REAR SUSPENSION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERENECESSARY.)

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19720601
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V190000
Notes	GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NOS N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLEWEIGHT RATING WAS PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING CORRECT LABELS WHERE NECESSARY.)

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: How fast is the 1972 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega has a top speed of 170 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega has a wheelbase size of 97.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega has a length of 169.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Chevrolet Vega? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega has a width of 65.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Chevrolet Vega cost when new?A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega cost approximately $2,058 to $2,283 (USD) when new.

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

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

Q: How many 1972 Vegas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 390,500 examples of the Vega in 1972.

Q: What engine did the 1972 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Chevrolet Vega was a V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 1972 Chevrolet Vega have? A: The 1972 Chevrolet Vega had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.