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1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Series 2FU (L-78)
Hardtop Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 5,250
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 2U87
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 191.6 inches
Width 73.4 inches
Height 50.4 inches
Front Tread 61.6 inches
Rear Tread 60.3 inches
Type Own, V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 250@4400
Rated Horsepower 54.3
Torque 325@3200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On pad at front of right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous, 4-speed manual w/ Hurst floor-shifter
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st 2.52 to 1
2nd 1.88 to 1
3rd 1.46 to 1
4th 1 to 1
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.59 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 2/5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.42 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size F70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18.6 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 19.4 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2U87T2(N or L)100001
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
Production number includes all Formula Series.

1972 Pontiac Fleet Buyer's GuideDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1972 Press InformationDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1972 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The Fabulous Firebird M LammLos Angeles Public Library
1974 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike MuellerPrivate 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 Lucerne Blue Metallic
Cardinal Red
Cameo White
Revere Silver Metallic
Adriatic Blue Metallic
Julep Green Metallic
Springfield Green Metallic
Wilderness Green Metallic
Brittany Beige
Quezal Gold Metallic
Monarch Yellow
Brasilia Gold Metallic
Anaconda Gold Metallic
Sundance Orange Metallic
Shadow Gold
Standard/Optional Equipment
Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
400 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
455 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
4-speed manual (close-ratio) transmissionOpt
Power Flex FanStd
Windshield antennaOpt
Fiberglass hood with dual air scoopsStd
Power brakesOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
Formula steering wheelOpt
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