1972 Chevrolet Camaro specifications, technical data, performance (2024)




The Chevrolet Camaro is a 2 door coupé style road car with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels.The 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 5 litres. This unit musters power and torque figures of 130 bhp (132 PS/97 kW) at 4000 rpm and 312 Nm (230 lbft/31.8 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively.The engine drives the wheels via a 3 speed manual 'box.The Chevrolet Camaro weighs a claimed 1515 kg at the kerb.It is said to be able to achieve a top speed of 165 km/h (103 mph).
Full specs


  • Body type

    2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2seats
  • Length

    4775mm
  • Weight

    1515kg
  • Engine type

    naturally aspirated petrol
  • Engine size

    5litre
  • Cylinders

    8, V
  • Power

    132PS / 130bhp / 97kW @4000rpm
  • Torque

    312 Nm / 230ft.lb / 31.8kgm @2400rpm
  • Top speed

    165km/h / 103mph

1972 Chevrolet Camaro specifications

1972 Chevrolet Camaro data

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bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase2743 mm108 inches
Track/tread (front)1557 mm61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)1524 mm60 inches
Length4775 mm188 inches
Width1890 mm74.4 inches
Height1247 mm49.1 inches
Ground clearance119 mm4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio1.74
Kerb weight1515 kg3340 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity68 litres15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine typenaturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturerGM
Engine code
CylindersV 8
Capacity5 litre
5012 cc
(305.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke98.3 × 82.55 mm
3.87 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio1.19
Valve gearoverhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
312 Nm (230 ft·lb) (31.8 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
19.3 kW/litre
26.3 ps/litre
25.9 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
62.25 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
sump
compression ratio8.5:1
Fuel system1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)782.3 kPa (113.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings5
Engine coolantWater
Unitary capacity626.5 cc
AspirationNormal
CompressorN/A
IntercoolerNone
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratioHigher is better87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
85.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratioLower is better15.63 kg/kW
26.1 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine positionfront
Engine layoutlongitudinal
Drive wheelsrear wheel drive
Torque splitN/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock6.300
Turning circle12.30 m
Front suspensionI.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspensionLA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/RDi/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox3 speed manual
Top gear ratio1
Final drive ratio3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID45683
Production total
Model code
RAC rating47.9
Insurance classificationNo information available
Tax bandNo information available
1972 Chevrolet Camaro added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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