1972 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.7" Front / 59.4" Rear | Height: 47.8" Coupe | |
| Length: 182.5" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,305 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: F70x15" | Plant: St. Louis | ||
T
he appearance changes were again minimal for 1972. The 1972 Corvette was the last to feature front and rear chrome bumpers, a bright "egg crate" grill, side fender grills and the removable rear window. This was the last year for the RPO-LT1 and RPO-ZR1, although the ZR1 code was again used in 1990 and the LT1 designated a new base engine in 1992.1972 Options:
| Code | Description |
Quantity |
19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
20,496 |
19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
6,508 |
Custom Interior Trim |
8,709 |
|
AV3 |
Three Point Seat Belts |
17,693 |
A31 |
Power Windows |
9,495 |
A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
749 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
2,646 |
C08 |
Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop |
811 |
C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
2,221 |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
17,001 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratio |
1,986 |
|
J50 |
Power Brakes |
18,770 |
K19 |
Air Injection Reactor |
3,912 |
LS5 |
454ci 270hp Engine |
3,913 |
LT1 |
350ci 255hp Engine |
1,741 |
M21 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio |
1,638 |
M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
14,543 |
N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
12,992 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
23,794 |
PO2 |
Deluxe Wheel Cover |
3,593 |
PT7 |
White Stripe Tires F70x15 |
6,666 |
PU9 |
White Letter Tires F70x15 |
16,623 |
T60 |
Heavy Duty Battery |
2,969 |
U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
19,480 |
U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
7,189 |
YF5 |
California Emissions Test |
1967 |
ZR1 |
Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package |
20 |
Serial Numbers: 1Z37K2S500001 through 1Z37K2S527004
For Convertibles, the third digit is a "6"
Fifth digit varies as follows: K=350ci - 200hp, L=350ci -225hp, W=454ci, 270hp
Suffix:
| CDH: 350ci, 200hp MT EC | CPH: 454ci, 270hp MT |
| CDJ: 350ci, 200hp AT EC | CPJ: 454ci, 270hp AT UU |
| CKW: 350ci, 200hp MT | CRS: 350ci, 255hp AR AT |
| CKX: 350ci, 200hp AT | CRT: 350ci, 255hp MT AR UU |
| CKY: 350ci, 255hp MT | CSR: 454ci, 270hp MT AR |
| CKZ: 350ci, 255hp (ZR1) MT | CSS: 454ci, 270hp AT AR |
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, SD=Second Design, IG=Transistor Ignition, EC=Emission Control, EP=Early Production, AH=Aluminum Heads, UU=Uncertain Usage
The ZR1 included the LT1 Engine, M21 Transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars. 1972 ZR1's generally had no fan shrouds..
Base Engine: 350ci V8 200hp