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1972 Chevrolet El Camino Malibu Sedan Pickup

The 1972 El Camino Malibu Sedan Pickup was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup.
1D80J2B565299
350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (J)
Engine
Malibu Sedan Pickup
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet El Camino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code D80 El Camino
Engine Code J 350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (J)
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 565299 Unit #565299

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1972
Body StyleMalibu Sedan Pickup
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 175 HP @ 4000 RPM (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower175 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.2
Width75.4
Height54.4
Length206.8
Front Tread59.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling15 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, All colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Bamboo, Bryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Covert Tan, Cranberry Red, Cream Yellow, Desert Gold Metallic, Driftwood, Dusk Gray Metallic, Elkhart Green Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Gulf Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Midnight Bronze Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Mojave Gold Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Oasis Green Metallic, Ontario Orange, Orange Flame Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Spring Green Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Targa Blue Metallic, Turin Tan, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.