These are standard specifications for the 1972 Oldsmobile 442, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift
Chassis # 3J57U2M196999
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,025-$3,090 |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| M4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1972 : | 762,199 |
| Total 1972 442 production : | 82,602 |
| 1972 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Holiday HardTop 2 dr. 5 P : | 78,461 |
| Sports Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 4,141 |
Dimension(s)
Sports Coupe
Chassis # 3J57U2M196999
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.6 in | 5171 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
Holiday HardTop
| Price : | $3,090 |
| Weight : | 3510 lbs | 1592.109 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.6 in | 5171 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.6 in | 5171 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | F78-14 |
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Oldsmobile 442 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Oldsmobile 442?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 has a length of 203.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 cost when new?A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 cost approximately $3,025 to $3,090 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 was offered as a Convertible, Holiday HardTop, Sports Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 had F78-14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1972? A: Oldsmobile produced 762,199 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 442s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 82,602 examples of the 442 in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile 442 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift.