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1972 Plymouth Cuda Series BS
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,953.00
No. Produced 6,382
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number BS23
Weight 3,330lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 186.6 inches
Width 74.9 inches
Height 51.3 inches
Front Tread 60.2 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Type Own, Small Block V8, OHV
Displacement 340 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.04 & 3.31 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 240@4800
Rated Horsepower 52.23
Torque 290@3600
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Electronic
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.75 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting BS23H2B100001
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 Plymouth - Coming Through For YouDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Passenger Car Service Manual 1972 (ImperialChryslerPlymouth)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Basic Specifications (1972)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Car Red Book P SesslerDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Winchester Gray Metallic
Evening Blue Metallic
Charcoal Metallic
Rallye Red
Amber Sherwood Metallic
Coral Turquoise Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Honeydew
Tawny Gold Metallic
Sherwood Green Metallic
Gold Leaf Metallic
Brite Blue Metallic
Blue Sky
Basin Street Blue
Sahara Beige
Mojave Tan Metallic
Chestnut Metallic
Lemon Twist
Sun Fire Yellow
Polar White
Firebrand Red
Cedar Green Metallic
Sunset Metallic
Aztec Gold Metallic
Mood Indigo
Ginger Metallic
Phantom Mist Metallic
Carib Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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