1972 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

1972 Pontiac Firebird
1972 Pontiac Firebird Model Years
19701971197219741976197819801981

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $2,840-$4,260
Weight : 3360 lbs | 1524.07 kg
Top Speed : 160 km/h | 99.44 mph
Straight 6
Displacement : 4093 cc | 249.8 cu in. | 4.1 L.
Power : 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Compression : 8.5:1
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
2 carburetors
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Compression : 8.0:1
2 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
V 8 | Dual Exhaust
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Compression : 8.4:1
4 carburetors
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Close-Ratio , Automatic Hydramatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1972 : 706,978
Total 1972 Firebird production : 29,951
1972 Pontiac Firebird
Espirit Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 11,415
Formula Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 5,249
Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 12,001
Trans Am HardTop 2 dr. 4 P : 1,286
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19711001
NHTSA Campaign ID72V076000
NotesPONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-3.INCORRECT TIRE IDENTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TOVEHICLE DURING PRODUCTION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING PROPER LABEL SHOWING CORRECTTIRE SIZE).

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 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird has a top speed of 160 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 191.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $2,840 to $4,260 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Espirit Hardtop, Formula Hardtop, Hardtop, Trans Am HardTop.

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

Q: How many 1972 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 29,951 examples of the Firebird in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: Straight 6 (4093 cc | 249.8 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1972 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Close-Ratio, Automatic Hydramatic.

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