1972 Chevrolet SS 5.7 specifications

1972 Chevrolet SS 5.7 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Length 4694 mm 184.8 inches
Width 1824 mm 71.8 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance 188 mm 7.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 114 litres 25.1 [30.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.39 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 515.2 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 39 kW/litre
53.1 ps/litre
52.3 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 89.87 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1129.3 kPa (163.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185 SR 14
Tyres rear 185 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID229163
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Chevrolet SS 5.7 added 2011-01-18.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Chevrolet SS models

1972 Chevrolet SS 5.7 Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4694mm, wb: 2819mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7456 cm3/455.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1676 kg
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