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1972 Chevrolet Vega Series 14100
Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,160.00
No. Produced 262,700
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 1V77
Weight 2,295lbs
Wheelbase 97 inches
Length 169.7 inches
Width 65.4 inches
Height 51.9 inches
Front Tread 55.1 inches
Rear Tread 54.1 inches
Type Inline 4, overhead valve
Displacement 139.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3.625 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 80@4400
Rated Horsepower 19.6
Torque 121@24-2800
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix 1 + last 8 of VIN.
Engine No. Location On pad at right side of cylinder block at rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.24 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.47
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.53 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 9 11/16 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.00 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 11 Gallons
Oil 3 Quarts
Transmission 2.4 Pints
Cooling System 6.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 1V77B2a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate.

1972 Chevrolet Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
72 Capacities & LocationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1972 Chevrolet Pass. Car Condensed SpecsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Tuxedo Black
Mulsanne Blue Metallic
Fathom Blue Metallic
Cranberry Red
Classic White
Antique White
Ascot Blue Metallic
Mediterranean Blue
War Bonnet Yellow
Ontario Orange
Steel Cities Gray
Pewter Silver Metallic
Dusk Gray Metallic
Targa Blue Metallic
Spring Green Metallic
Bryar Blue Metallic
Gulf Green Metallic
Oasis Green Metallic
Elkhart Green Metallic
Sequoia Green Metallic
Covert Tan
Sunflower Yellow
Placer Gold Metallic
Desert Gold Metallic
Cream Yellow
Golden Brown Metallic
Turin Tan
Driftwood
Mojave Gold Metallic
Orange Flame Metallic
Midnight Bronze Metallic
Aegean Brown Metallic
Mille Miglia Red
Bamboo
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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