Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Camaro.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 185 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Overall height | 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3287 lb |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Z28 LT-1 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.20 sec | 14.50 sec | 330 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Z28 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS ZL-1 Coupe 7.0L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.20 sec | 430 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | SS396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.80 sec | 14.80 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Indy 500 Pace Car Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.00 sec | 16.00 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | RS/SS 350 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.30 sec | 15.90 sec | 300 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | Z/28 RS Coupe 4.9L V8 | 5.30 sec | 13.77 sec | 290 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | SS 396 Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.