Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Chevelle.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 194.5 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3217 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Chevelle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SS454 Hardtop Coupe 7.4L V8 | 5.40 sec | 13.81 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | SS454 Hardtop Coupe 7.4L V8 | 6.00 sec | 13.80 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | SS396 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8 | 7.60 sec | 15.40 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1969 | Malibu 350 Sport Sedan 5.7L V8 | 8.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 255 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | SS396 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8 | 7.70 sec | 15.80 sec | 325 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | Malibu 327 Hardtop Coupe 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.10 sec | 250 hp | RWD |
| 1965 | Malibu SS396 Z16 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 375 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.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.