What was the horsepower of a 1972 Chevelle?
What was the horsepower of a 1972 Chevelle?
The other engines suffered the same fate: the 402 cubic inch V-8 dropped to 240 horsepower, the 350 cubic inch V-8 was rated at 175 horsepower, and the 307 cubic inch base model V-8 was reduced to 130 horsepower.
What was the VIN number on a 1972 Chevy Chevelle?
Chevrolet did change the syntax of the VIN to indicate the series designation and included the engine size/hp for the first time. Fisher Body did not change the Style designation on the Fisher Body Number plate however and continued with 13637-type style numbers.
When did the Chevrolet Chevelle become a muscle car?
Even as the Chevelle as a muscle car began its decline in 1971 and continued not only through 1972 but for the rest of the time it existed, the Chevelle was still rated the second most popular car in America in 1972. Sales figures for all 1972 Chevrolet models remained relatively low as the result of a General Motors workers strike in late 1970.
What kind of engine does a Chevelle have?
Figures are for Chevelle (“A” body), Full Size Passenger (“B” body), and Camaro (“F” body) platforms and are broken down as such. The LS3 is a 402 cid Mark IV engine listed as a Turbo-Jet 400 and was available on all factory V8 wagons, the standard Chevelle series sport coupe and pickup, all Malibu series body styles including the Custom El Camino.
What kind of engine does a 1972 Chevy Chevelle have?
Chevrolet documentation notes that the Turbo-Fire 307, Turbo-Jet 400 (LS3) and Turbo-Jet 454 (LS5) engines were not available for registration in the state of California. That limits 1972 SS-optioned Chevelles from Van Nuys (to California dealers) to either the L65 350-2bbl or L48 350-4bbl engine.
What was the paint color on a 1971 Chevelle?
Continuing from 1971 was the lack of bright trim in the engine compartment, even for the 454. The valve covers were painted orange just like the rest of the engine and the air cleaner was the typical satin black. Gone too were any engine size decals on the air cleaner.
What was the year of the Chevy Chevelle?
1972 was the only full year of production for the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, as the package was introduced midway into the 1971 model year. In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles.
Where was the 1972 Chevelle SS option built?
The green Malibu was built at Arlington, TX. in early December 1971 while the blue SS optioned Malibu was built in Kansas City, MO. in early May of 1972. I have quite a few 1972 Chevelle images and the various combinations of headlamp bezels and parking lenses seem to be all over the calendar and plant.
