1972 PONTIAC LE MANS,
GTO & VENTURA II
Model Designations:
Pontiac Base LeMans, Series 2D, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans Sport, Series D7, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Luxury Lemans, Series 2G, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Lemans GTO Option, Series 2D, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura II, Series 2Y, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Base LeMans, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D27
Base Price: $2,722; Shipping Weight: 3,294 Pounds
Total Production: 6,855*
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2D36
Base Price: $3,271; Shipping Weight: 3,799 Pounds
Total Production: 8,332*
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D37
Base Price: $2,851; Shipping Weight: 3,234 Pounds
Total Production: 80,383*
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2D46
Base Price: $3,378; Shipping Weight: 3,839 Pounds
Total Production: 5,266*
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2D69
Base Price: $2,814; Shipping Weight: 3,269 Pounds
Total Production: 19,463*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Base LeMans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D27
Base Price: $2,840; Shipping Weight: 3,510 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2D36
Base Price: $3,389; Shipping Weight: 4,015 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D37
Base Price: $2,969; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2D46
Base Price: $3,496; Shipping Weight: 4,055 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2D69
Base Price: $2,932; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Base LeMans Production: 120,299
Total with Standard Transmission: 9,601
Total with Automatic Transmission: 110,698
Total GT-37 Coupes & Hardtops: 5,802
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Sport Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2D67
Base Price: $3,228; Shipping Weight: 3,284 Pounds
Total Production: 3,438*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Sport Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2D67
Base Price: $3,346; Shipping Weight: 3,500 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Lemans Sport Production: 3,438
Total with Standard Transmission: 317
Total with Automatic Transmission: 3,121
Pontiac Luxury Lemans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2G37
Base Price: $3,196; Shipping Weight: 3,488 Pounds
Total Production: 8,641
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G39
Base Price: $3,319; Shipping Weight: 3,638 Pounds
Total Production: 37,615
Total LuxuryLemans Production: 40,256
Total with Standard Transmission: 269
Total with Automatic Transmission: 45,987
Pontiac GTO Option Package, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2D37
Base Price: $3,313; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2D67
Base Price: $3,690; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: *
* Total GTO Option Production, both body styles: 5,807
Pontiac Ventura II, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y27
Base Price: $2,426; Shipping Weight: 2,944 Pounds
Total Production: 51,203*
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y69
Base Price: $2,454; Shipping Weight: 2,979 Pounds
Total Production: 21,584*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Ventura II, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y27
Base Price: $2,516; Shipping Weight: 3,094 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y69
Base Price: $2,544; Shipping Weight: 3,129 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Ventura II Production: 72,787
Total with Standard Transmission: 6,421
Total with Automatic Transmission: 66,366
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Lemans 2 Door: 112"
Lemans 4 Door: 116"
Ventura II: 111"
Tire Size:
Base Lemans Sedans: F78 X 14"
Base Lemans Station Wagons: H78 X 14"
Lemans Sport: G70 X 14"
GTO Option: G70 X 14"
Ventura II: E-78 X 14"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 110 H.P. Standard on LeMans & Ventura
V-8 307 Cubic Inch 130 H.P. Standard on Ventura V-8, except California Models.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on Ventura, California Models; LeMans V-8;
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Optional on LeMans.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 230 H.P. Optional on LeMans
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Optional on LeMans. Standard with GTO Option.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 300 H.P. Optional on LeMans, & GTO Option
General Engine Specifications:
See 1972 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
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"
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive: 450 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"
8 Cylinder, 307 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44T
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 900 RPM/ 450 RPM with A/C "Off"
8 Cylinder, 307 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44T
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:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
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 Engine, 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 Engine, 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, Ventura II:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 12 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three 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: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 307 Cubic Inch Engine, Ventura II:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 15 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 16 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3 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: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Ventura II:
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: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
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: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
6 Cylinder, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 13 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 12.4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three 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: 5 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20.9 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed:
Standard Unit: 3-1-2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 6 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, GTO & LeMans, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20.8 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 2.8 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, GTO & LeMans, 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:
Passenger Cars: 20 Gallons
Station Wagons: 23 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 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:
All Models, except Ventura:
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"
Used Bearings: .004"
Ventura II Differential:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 25 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 10 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .004"
Used Bearings: .004"
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, except Ventura:
Caster: -1-1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: 0 Degrees
Right: 0 Degrees
Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Ventura:
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/2 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
LeMans & GTO:
Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; T-37 Option; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; 8 Track Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; LeMans Console Shift; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Head Rests; Tilt Steering Wheel; Custom Sports Steering Wheel; Tachometer; Rally Gauge Cluster; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Luggage Carrier for Wagons; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; Custom Wheel Discs; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Cordova Top; Handling & Ride Package; Safe-T-Track; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
Ventura II:
Manual Air Conditioning; Custom Carpets; Front Seat Console; Rear Window Defogger; Left Remote Control Mirror; Front Disc Brakes; Wonder Touch Brakes; Power Steering; Custom Steering Wheel; Sun Roof; Rally II Wheels; Chrome Wheel Trim Rilngs; Custom Bucket Seat Group; Sprint Option Package; Radio Options; Various Trim & Paint 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 LeMans, GTOs, & Venturas.
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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Plastic: Grand Prix 2 Door Hardtop, GTO 2 Door Hardtop, Firebird 400 2 Door Hardtop.
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