1972 CAMARO

General Specifications

Model Designations:

Camaro, Series Q, 6 Cylinder

Camaro, Series Q, 8 Cylinder

Chasis Features:

Wheelbase: 108 Inches

Overall Length: 186

Tire Size: E78 X 14 Inches

With SS Package: F70 X 14 Inches

With Z-28 Package: F60 X 15 Inches

1972 Camaro Engines:

6 Cylinder, Inline Engine, Overhead Valve, 250 Cu. In., 110 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 307 Cu. In., 130 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 165 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 200 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP

8 Cylinder, V-Type Engine, Overhead Valve, 402* Cu. In., 240 HP

* Marketed as a 396 Engine

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data File for additional information on all engines and engine accessories.

Camaro Models:

6 CYLINDER:

Model #1Q87; 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 4 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,730; Shipping Weight: 3,121 Lbs.

Total Production: 4,824

8 CYLINDER:

Model #1Q87; 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe, 4 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,820; Shipping Weight: 3,248 Lbs.

Total Production: 63,832

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STATISTICS:

Rally Sport Production: 11,364

Super Sports Production: 2,575

Z-28 Production: 68,832

1972 CHEVROLET

CAMARO

Tune Up Specifications - All Series:

6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R46T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 31-34 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In., Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 165 HP:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 200 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 200 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP, Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM

8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP, Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM, in Drive

8 Cylinder (396) Engine, 402 Cu. In.:

Spark Plug:

Type AC R44T

Gap .035

Point Gap: .019"

Distributor Cam Angle: 29-31 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Location: Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 750 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive

Capacities:

With 6 Cylinder Engine, 250 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 11 Quarts

With Heater Only: 12 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 307 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission: Three Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., Except 255 HP:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder Engine, 350 Cu. In., 255 HP:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 17 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 180 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

With 8 Cylinder (396) Engine, 402 Cu. In.:

Cooling System:

With No Heater: 23 Quarts

With Heater: 24 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 25 Quarts

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:

Without Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

With Air Conditioning: 15 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts with Filter

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 3 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Powerglide & Torque Drive: 3 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 350: 2-1/2 Quarts Normal Refill

Hydramatic 400: 4 Quarts Normal Refill

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

Valve Specifications:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Pistons, Pins, Rings, Crankshaft & Bearings:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Engine Tightening:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Distributor Specifications:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Starting Motor Specifications:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Carburetor Settings:

See 1972 Chevrolet Engines & Engine Accessories Data Section.

Rear Axle & Specifications-Camaro:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adnustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 25 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: 10 Inch Pounds

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .010"

Used Bearings: .010"

Brake Specifications, Camaro:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front Disc: 2-15/16"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Power Brakes: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Camaro, Except Z-28:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degree

Right: +1 Degree

Toe In; 1/16 to 5/16 inches

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Camaro Z-28:

Caster: Zero Degrees

Camber:

Left: -3/4 Degree

Right: -3/4 Degree

Toe In; 1/8 to 1/4 inches

Popular Options:

Air Conditioning, AutomaticTransmission, Seat Belts, Electric Clock, Floor Shifter with Counsole, Rear Defroster, Tinted Glass, Front Bumper Guards, Rear Bumper Guards, Headrests, Heater & Defroster Delete, Tri-Volume Horn on Coupes, Courtesy Lights, Ash Tray Light, Glove Compartment Light, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Power Steering, Power Windows, AM Pushbutton Radio, Rear Seat Speaker, AM-FM Radio, Push Button AM-FM Stereo Radio, Cruise Control, Speed Warning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Special Instrumentation, Vinyl Roof Cover, Folding Rear Seat, RS Package, SS Package, Various Engine & Transmission Options, Positraction Axle & Much More.

Paint Colors & Codes:

10 Antique White

14 Nevada Silver

16 Pewter Silver

18 Dusk Gray

19 Texedo Black

24 Ascot Blue

25 Mediterranean Blue

26 Mulsanne Blue

28 Fathom Blue

36 Spring Green

43 Gulf Green

46 Oasis Green

48 Sequoia Green

50 Covert Tan

53 Placer Gold

54 Desert Gold

56 Cream Yellow

57 Golden Brown

58 Turin Tan

62 Driftwood

63 Mohave Gold

65 Orange Flame

68 Midnight Bronze

69 Aegean Brown

924 Pewter Silver

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Camaro RS 2 Door Hardtop

1972 Camaro Historical Data:

1972 Chevrolet Camaro Model Year Introduction date was September 23, 1971.

Model Year Production: 68,656 Camaros.

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