1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan specifications

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2946 mm 116 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Length 5118 mm 201.5 inches
Width 1915 mm 75.4 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance 119 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1483 kg 3269 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4094 cc
(249.831 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.43 × 89.66 mm
3.88 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
20 kW/litre
27.2 ps/litre
26.9 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
61.31 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 770.4 kPa (111.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
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 speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
75.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.08 kg/kW
30.2 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 position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.500
Turning circle 13.90 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RAx.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID44110
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 36.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Sedan added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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