1972 Ford Gran Torino Sedan
The Gran Torino was Ford's mid-size Torino line for 1972. The Sedan rode a 118" wheelbase and saw 102,300 built for the model year.
2K31T565531
200 CID I6 (T)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS (K)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Gran Torino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS (K) |
| Model Code | 31 | Gran Torino |
| Engine Code | T | 200 CID I6 (T) |
| Serial Number | 565531 | Production #565531 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine200 CID I6 (T)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS (K)
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine200 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Dimensions
Production102300
Weight3549
Doors4
Width79.3
Rear Tread60
Front Tread60.5
Length207.7
Wheelbase118
Height52.6
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeF78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White
Pricing
MSRP$2856.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.