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1972 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Camaro.

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height48.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3287 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camaro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 1969 RS ZL-1 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1971Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V87.20 sec14.50 sec330 hpRWD
1970Z28 Coupe 5.7L V85.80 sec14.20 sec360 hpRWD
1969RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V85.30 sec13.20 sec430 hpRWD
1969SS396 Coupe 6.5L V86.80 sec14.80 sec325 hpRWD
1969Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V88.00 sec16.00 sec255 hpRWD
1969RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V88.30 sec15.90 sec300 hpRWD
1968Z/28 RS Coupe 4.9L V85.30 sec13.77 sec290 hpRWD
1968SS 396 Coupe 6.5L V86.60 sec15.00 sec325 hpRWD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.