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1972 Dodge Polara Custom Series DM
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,624.00
No. Produced 22,505
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number DM43
Weight 3,850lbs
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length 219.4 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 55 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 317.58 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.83
Torque 260@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.71 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Power
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular grade - 91 octane
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 19 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting DM43G2a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: 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

1972 Dodge SpecificationsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
Light GunMetallical Metallic
Brite Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Bright Red
Dark Green Metallic
Dark Tan Metallic
Hemi-Orange
Black
Dark Gray Metallic
Light Blue
Super Blue
Light Green Metallic
Parchment
Medium Tan Metallic
Eggshell White
Top Banana
Yellow
Light Gold
Gold Metallic
Dark Gold Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
440 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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