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Chevy Corvette 1972 Technical Specifications

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1972 Chevy Corvette
  • Years of Manufacture: 1972
  • Number Built:
    • Convertible: 6,508
    • Coupe: 20,496
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Base car: US$5299
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Models:
    • Convertible
    • Coupe
  • ID Location:
    • Left windshield pillar
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 182.5 in.
    • Total width: 69.0 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 47.9 in.
    • Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
    • Front Track: 58.7 in.
    • Rear Track: 59.4 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 3356 lb
  • Transmission:
    • 3 Speed Automatic:
      • 1st: 2.48:1
      • 2nd: 1.48:1
      • 3rd: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.08:1
    • 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
      • 1st: 2.20:1
      • 2nd: 1.64:1
      • 3rd: 1.27:1
      • 4th: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.26:1
    • 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
      • 1st: 2.52:1
      • 2nd: 1.88:1
      • 3rd: 1.46:1
      • 4th: 1:1
      • Reverse: 2.59:1
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.70:1
    • Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1
  • LT-1 330 bhp 350ci V8 Engine:
    • Capacity: 350 cubic inches
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air-injection reactor emission control
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Holley 4-bbl
    • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 in.
    • Power: 255 bhp @ 5600rpm
    • Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 4000rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
    • Other engines available 200bhp/350ci, LS-5 270bhp/454ci
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • Coil and distributor
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
    • Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 with power steering option
    • Turning circle: 39.0 feet
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
    • Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
  • Wheels:
    • 15 x 8
  • Tyres:
    • F70 x 15B bias-belted
    • Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
  • Performance (LT-1 330 bhp 350ci Close Ratio Manual):
    • Standing Quarter Mile: 14.3 secs.
    • Speed at end: 92.0 mph
    • Top Speed: 140 mph
1972 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd CR/LT-1 330 bhp 350ci)
Speed
Time
0-30 mph
2.9 secs.
0-40 mph
4.1 secs.
0-50 mph
5.4 secs.
0-60 mph
6.9 secs.
0-70 mph
8.7 secs.
0-80 mph
10.9 secs.
0-90 mph
13.8 secs.
0-100 mph
17.3 secs.
New Era Engines 1972
Displacement
Designation
Carb
C.R.
BHP
Torque
350
L48 (base)
1 x 4bbl
8.5:1
200 @ 4400
300 @ 2800
350
LT-1
1 x 4bbl
9.0:1
255 @ 5600
280 @ 4000
454
LS5
1 x 4bbl
8.5:1
270 @ 4000
390 @ 3200
1972 Corvette
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