These are standard specifications for the 1972 Buick Centurion, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 400
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1973 |
| Price : | $4,506-$4,615 |
| Weight : | 4356 lbs | 1975.848 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 400
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1972 : | 679,921 |
| Total 1972 Centurion production : | 36,165 |
| 1972 Buick Centurion | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,396 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 19,582 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,187 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19700801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V013000 |
| Summary | THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DRIVING ON UNPAVED ROAD SURFACES, PARTICULARLY ROADS WHICH ARE HEAVILY GRAVELED AND WHICH ARE EXTREMELY WAVY OR FILLED WITH CHUCKHOLES, AT SPEEDS WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO PITCH EXCESSIVELY, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY SCOOP UP LOOSE STONES OR GRAVEL AND COULD BE THROWN INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ONE OF THESE STONES TO LODGE BETWEEN THE STEERING COUPLING AND THE FRAME AND CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR INTERFERENCE WITH STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT. |
| Consequence | INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR INTERFERENCE WITH STEERINGCONTROL MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSPECT AND INSTALL SHIELD ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1972 Buick Centurion FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Buick Centurion?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion has a length of 221.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Buick Centurion cost when new?A: The 1972 Buick Centurion cost approximately $4,506 to $4,615 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sedan, Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1972? A: Buick produced 679,921 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Centurions were produced? A: Buick produced 36,165 examples of the Centurion in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Buick Centurion have? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) Q: What transmission did the 1972 Buick Centurion have? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion had a Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 400 gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Buick Centurion?
How many 1972 Buick Centurion were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Buick Centurion? Was the 1972 Buick Centurion popular? Was the 1972 Buick Centurion expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Buick Centurion?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion has a length of 221.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Buick Centurion cost when new?A: The 1972 Buick Centurion cost approximately $4,506 to $4,615 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Buick Centurion? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sedan, Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1972? A: Buick produced 679,921 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 1972 Centurions were produced? A: Buick produced 36,165 examples of the Centurion in 1972.Q: What engines did the 1972 Buick Centurion have? A: The 1972 Buick Centurion had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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