1972 PONTIAC

Full-Sized Cars

Model Designations:

Pontiac Catalina, Series 2L, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina Brougham, Series 2M, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2N, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Ville, Series 2P, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2K, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L69

Base Price: $3,713; Shipping Weight: 4,154 Pounds

Total Production: 83,004

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L39

Base Price: $3,874; Shipping Weight: 4,179 Pounds

Total Production: 28,010

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2L57

Base Price: $3,808; Shipping Weight: 4,129 Pounds

Total Production: 60,233

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2L67

Base Price: $4,080; Shipping Weight: 4,204 Pounds

Total Production: 2,399

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2L35

Base Price: $4,232; Shipping Weight: 4,743 Pounds

Total Production: 14,536

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2L45

Base Price: $4,372; Shipping Weight: 4,818 Pounds

Total Production: 12,766

Total Catalina Production: 200,948

Pontiac Catalina Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2M69

Base Price: $3,916; Shipping Weight: 4,188 Pounds

Total Production: 8,007

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2M39

Base Price: $4,062; Shipping Weight: 4,238 Pounds

Total Production: 8,762

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2M57

Base Price: $3,996; Shipping Weight: 4,158 Pounds

Total Production: 10,545

Total Catalina Brougham Production: 27,314

Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N69

Base Price: $4,169; Shipping Weight: 4,288 Pounds

Total Production: 9,704

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N39

Base Price: $4,293; Shipping Weight: 4,388 Pounds

Total Production: 15,806

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N57

Base Price: $4,228; Shipping Weight: 4,238 Pounds

Total Production: 10,568

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2N35

Base Price: $4,581; Shipping Weight: 4,918 Pounds

Total Production: 5,675

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2N45

Base Price: $4,721; Shipping Weight: 4,938 Pounds

Total Production: 8,540

Total Bonneville Production: 50,293

Pontiac Grand Ville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P49

Base Price: $4,507; Shipping Weight: 4,378 Pounds

Total Production: 41,346

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P47

Base Price: $4,442; Shipping Weight: 4,263 Pounds

Total Production: 19,852

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2P67

Base Price: $4,640; Shipping Weight: 4,333 Pounds

Total Production: 2,213

Total Grand Ville Production: 63,411

Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2K57

Base Price: $4,472; Shipping Weight: 3,898 Pounds

Total Production: 91,961

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

All Wagons: 127"

Catalina & Catalina Brougham Passenger Cars: 123.5"

Grand Ville & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 126"

Grand Prix: 118"

Tire Size:

Catalina: L78 X 15"

Bonneville: H78 X 15"

Other Models: Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on Catalina, except Brougham & Station Wagons.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard on Catalina Brougham & Station Wagons

Optional on Catalina.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Standard on Bonneville, Grand Ville, & Grand Safari. Optional on Catalina.

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 220 H.P. Optional on Bonneville, Grand Ville, Grand Safari & Catalina.

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Optional on Grand Prix

General Engine Specifications:

See 1972 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines:

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, with A/C "Off"

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: 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 Idle Solenoid Energized

8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines, 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 High, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45S

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 Throttle Solenoid Energized.

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:

Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.7 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.7 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 26 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 Pints)

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 350 & 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.6 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Station Wagons: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons

Station Wagons: 23 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 7-1/2 Quqrts

Rear Axle: 5-1/2 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: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip Fit Plus .008"

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:

All Full-Size Models except Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Grand Prix:

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:

Catalina, Grand Ville, & Bonneville:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degrees

Right: +3/4 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Catalina, Grand Prix:

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

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Automatic Air Conditioning; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Cornering Lights; Electric Rear Window Defogger; Bench Seat with 6-Way Power Adjustment; Grand Prix Power Bucket Seats; AM/FM Stereo & 8 Track Tape Deck; Grand Prix Rally Gauge Cluster including Tachometer & Clock; Cordova Top; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally II Wheels; Custom Grand Ville Trip; Grand Prix 'SJ' Option; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options & Much More.

1972 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1972 Pontiac line was on September 23, 1971.

Total 1972 Pontiac Production for all models was 707,017.

Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 433,927.

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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

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Grand Prix 2 Door Hardtop, GTO 2 Door Hardtop, Firebird 400 2 Door Hardtop.

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