1972 CORVETTE
- The 1972 Corvette was almost identical to the 1970 and 1971 models
- Standard equipment included the following
- Positraction rear axle
- outside rearview mirror
- tinted glass
- flo-thru ventilation system
- four-wheel disc brakes
- electric clock
- carpeting
- wheel trim rings
- All-vinyl upholstery
- anti-theft alarm system
- Ten colors were available
- Bryar Blue
- Classic White
- Elkhart Green
- Mille Miglia Red
- Ontario Orange
- Pewter Silver
- Steel Cities Gray
- Sunflower Yellow
- Targa Blue
- War Bonnet Yellow
- All convertibles came with a choice of Black or White soft tops
- Interior colors were Black, Blue, Red, and Saddle
V.I.N. NUMBERS
- The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
- Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 1Z67K2S500001 to 1Z67K2S527004
- Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 1Z67K2S500001 to 1Z67K2S527004
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Chevrolet Division |
| 2 | Z | Corvette |
| 3 & 4 | 67 | convertible |
| 37 | coupe | |
| 5 | K | 350-cid V8 |
| W | LS5 454-cid V8 with dual exhausts | |
| L | LT-1 350-cid V8 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1972 |
| 7 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO |
| 8 to 13 | 500001 to 527004 | production sequence |
- Engine serial number
| 1 to 7 | 0001001 | sequential production number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | F or T | Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY | |||||
| 9 to 11 | Carburetion & transmission | Code | Engine | Compression | transmission | Carburetor | Extras |
| CRS | 350-cid 200-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | K-19 automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CKW | 350-cid 200-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | 4-speed manual | four-barrel | |||
| CDH | 350-cid 200-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | NB2 4-speed manual | four-barrel | |||
| CKX | 350-cid 200-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM-400 automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CDJ | 350-cid 200-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | NB2 (Calif.) THM-400 automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CKY | 350-cid 255-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | 4-speed manual | four-barrel | |||
| CRT | 350-cid 255-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | 4-speed manual | four-barrel | Air Injection Reactor (AIR) system | ||
| CKZ | 350-cid 255-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | heavy-duty 4-speed manual | four-barrel | |||
| CPH | 454-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | 4-speed manual | four-barrel | |||
| CPJ | 454-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CPR | 454-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | 4-speed manual | four-barrel | Air Injection Reactor (AIR) system | ||
| CPR | 454-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM automatic | four-barrel | Air Injection Reactor (AIR) system | ||
- Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
- The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
- The Fisher Body Style Number 72-19467 identifies a Corvette Stingray convertible
- The Fisher Body Style Number 72-19437 identifies a Corvette Stingray coupe
- The body number is the production serial number of the body.
- The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
- The ten 1972 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 945 = Bryar Blue
- 972 = Classic White
- 946 = Elkhart Green
- 973 = Mille Miglia Red
- 987 = Ontario Orange
- 924 = Pewter Silver
- 988 = Steel Cities Gray
- 912 = Sunflower Yellow
- 979 = Targa Blue
- 989 = War Bonnet Yellow
- Upholstery Codes
| Color | Vinyl Upholstery | Leather Upholstery |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 400 | 404 |
| Red | 407 | |
| Blue | 412 | |
| Saddle | 417 | 421 |
IDENTIFICATION
| Series No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z | 37 |
2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger |
$5533 | 3115 lb | 20,496 |
| Z | 67 |
2-dr. Conv - 2 passenger |
$5296 | 3215 lb | 6,508 |
ENGINE
| Feature | Standard Engine (RPO ZQ3) | Optional Engine (RPO LS5) | Optional Engine (RPO LT1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | V-8, Overhead valve | ||
| Block | Cast iron block | ||
| Displacement | 350 cid | 454 cid | 350 cid |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.251 x 4.00" | 4.00 x 3.48" |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 200 @ 4400 | 270 @ 4000 | 255 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 2800 | 390 lb-ft @ 3200 | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 |
| Main bearing | five | ||
| Valve lifters | hydraulic | Solid valve lifters | |
| Camshaft | high-performance camshaft | High-performance camshaft | |
| Fuel supply | Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel Model 4MV | Rochester 750CFM Quadra-Jet four-barrel | Holley four-barrel on aluminum intake manifold with 2.50-inch diameter dual exhaust system |
TRANSMISSION
- Standard Manual Transmission
Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter - Automatic Transmission
Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter (optional)K
CHASSIS
| Feature | Convertible | Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) | 98 inches (2.489 m) |
| Overall length | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) |
| Overall width | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) |
| Overall height | 47.4 inches (1.204 m) | |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) | 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) |
| Front tread | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) |
| Rear tread | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) |
| Tires | F70-15 | F70-15 |
| Frame | Full-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded. | |
| Front suspension | Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar | |
| Rear suspension | Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle | |
| Rear axle type | Sprung differential, Hypoid gear | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, optional power assist | |
| Swept area | 11.75" front and back | |
| Total swept area | 461 sq. in. | |
| Wheels | 8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc | |
| Standard rear axle ratio | 3.36:1 | |
| Optional rear axle ratio | 3.70:1, 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1 | |
OPTIONS
| RPO | Custom interior trim | $158 |
|---|---|---|
| RPO A31 | Electric power windows | $85.35 |
| RPO A85 | Custom shoulder belts | $26.35 |
| RPO C07 | Auxiliary hardtop for convertible | $273.85 |
| RPO C08 | Vinyl cover for auxiliary hardtop | $158 |
| RPO C50 | Rear window defroster | $42.15 |
| RPO C60 | Air conditioning | $464.50 |
| RPO G81 | Positraction rear axle, all ratios | $12.65 |
| RPO J50 | Power brakes | $47.40 |
| RPO LS5 | 454-cid 270-hp V-8 | $294.90 |
| RPO LT1 | 350-cid 255-hp V-8 | $483.45 |
| RPO ZR1 | 350-cid 255-hp V-8 | $1010.05 |
| RPO M21 | Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission | n/c |
| RPO M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | n/c |
| RPO N37 | Tilt-telescopic steering wheel | $84.30 |
| RPO N40 | Power steering | $115.90 |
| RPO P02 | Custom Wheel covers | $63.20 |
| RPO PT7 | F70 x 15, white stripe tires | $30.35 |
| RPO PU9 | F70 x 15, raised-white-letter tires | $43.65 |
| RPO T60 | Heavy-duty battery | $15.80 |
| RPO U69 | AM-FM radio | $178 |
| RPO U79 | Stereo radio | $283.35 |
