1972 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Model Designations:
Pontiac, Firebird, Series 2S, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 2T, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Formula, Series 2U, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 2V, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Firebird, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2S87
Base Price: $2,838; Shipping Weight: 3,357 Pounds
Total Production: 12,001*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2S87
Base Price: $2,956; Shipping Weight: 3,359 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Base Firebird Production: 12,001
Total with Standard Transmission: 1,263
Total with Automatic Transmission: 10,738
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2T87
Base Price: $3,194; Shipping Weight: 3,359 Pounds
Total Production: 11,415
Total Firebird Esprit Production: 11,415
Total with Standard Transmission: 504
Total with Automatic Transmission: 10,911
Pontiac Firebird Formula, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2U87
Base Price: $3,221; Shipping Weight: 3,424 Pounds
Total Production: 5,249
Total Firebird Formula Production: 5,249
Total with Standard Transmission: 1,082
Total with Automatic Transmission: 4,167
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2V87
Base Price: $4,256; Shipping Weight: 3,564 Pounds
Total Production: 1,286
Total Trans Am Production: 1,286
Total with Standard Transmission: 458
Total with Automatic Transmission: 828
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 108"
Tire Size:
Base Firebird: E78 X 14"
Firebird Esprit: Not Available
Firebird Formula: F70 X 14"
Trans Am: F60 X 15"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 110 H.P. Standard on Base Firebird.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on Firebird V-8, except Trans Am.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Optional on Firebird, except Trans Am
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Optional on Firebird, except Trans Am.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 300 H.P. Standard on Firebird Trans Am
General Engine Specifications:
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Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 32-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM; 450 RPM with A/C "Off"
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 32-1/2 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive: 450 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch High Output Engines, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch High Output Engines, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
6 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 12 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
2 Speed Unit:
Pan Only: 1-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Turbo Hydra Matic 350:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 5 Quarts
Turbo Hydra Matic 400:
Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 2.8 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 6 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18.7 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 17
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18.9 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 17
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Nut
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Type "C" Differential:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds
Brake Specifications:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/4 Degrees
Right: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; 8 Track Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Variable Ratio Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Rally Gauge Package with Tachometer; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Power Windows; Power Left Bucket Seat; Tilt Steering Wheel; DeLuxe Steering Wheel; Formula Steering Wheel; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Cruise Control; Rear Defogger; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1972 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1972 Pontiac line was on September 23, 1971.
Total 1972 Pontiac Production was 707,017, including 29,952 Firebirds.
1972 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
14 Revere Silver
18 Antique Pewter
19 Starlight Black
24 Adriatic Blue
26 Lucerne Blue
28 Cumberland Blue
36 Julip Green
43 Springfield Green
48 Wilderness Green
50 Brittany Beige
53 Quezal Gold
54 Arizona Gold
55 Shadow Gold
56 Monarch Yellow
57 Brasilia Gold
62 Spice Bronze
63 Anaconda Gold
65 Sundance Orange
69 Cinnamon Bronze
75 Cardinal Red
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