1972
For 1972, horsepower continued to decline, but the figures published for 1972 were net ratings, compared to gross HP ratings used in earlier years, so the horsepower loss was less than it appeared.
A UAW strike stopped production of the 1972 from April 1972 until the end of the production year. About 1100 unfinished cars still on the line were scrapped when the production year ended. All 1972 Camaros were produced at the Norwood plant.
Appearance changes included a coarser egg crate grille for the non-RS cars and some interior changes such as the addition of door panel map pockets. The rear spoiler Z28 emblem became a foil unit.
Speedometers were now 130mph. 1972 would be the last of the big block
Camaros. 1972 Engines
250ci/110hp 6-cyl
307ci/130hp V8
L65 350ci/165hp V8
LS3 396ci/240hp V8
1972 Dimensions
Length........................................ 188.0 inches
Height......................................... 50.5 inches
Width.......................................... 74.4 inches
Wheel Base ................................... 108.0 inches
1972 Colors
Code Exterior Vinyl Top
11 Antique White B-Bk-Cv-G-P-T-W
14 Pewter Silver Bk-G-P-W
24 Ascot Blue B-Bk-W
26 Mulsanne Blue Bk-W
36 Spring Green Bk-W
43 Gulf Green Bk-G-W
48 Sequoia Green Bk-Cv-G-P-W
50 Covert Tan Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
53 Placer Gold Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
56 Cream Yellow Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
57 Golden Brown Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
63 Mohave Gold Bk-Cv-T-W
65 Flame Orange Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
68 Midnight Bronze Bk-Cv-T-W
75 Cranberry Red Bk-W 1972 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 4,821 $2,729.70
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder 63,830 2,819.70
AK1 Belts, custom deluxe 8,475 14.50
AN6 Adjustable Seat Back, driver side 2,087 18.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 44,155 39.00
B37 Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear 15,725 12.00
B93 Guards, door edge 21,452 6.00
C08 Vinyl Roof Cover 23,918 87.00
C24 Windshield Wipers, hide-a-way 21,587 21.00
C50 Defroster, rear window 7,018 31.00
C60 Air Conditioning 31,738 397.00
D34 Mirror, visor vanity 3,931 3.00
D35 Mirror, left-hand remote control 28,965 15.00
D55 Console 49,845 57.00
D80 Spoilers, front and rear 5,954 77.00
F41 Suspension, special purpose front/rear 7,133 30.00
G80 Positraction, rear axle 7,643 45.00
J50 Power Brakes 29,271 46.00
L53 Engine, 396ci, 240hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 970 96.00
L65 Engine, 350ci, 165hp Turbo-Fire V8 27,009 26.00
M20 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 4,127 200.00
M21 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio 942 200.00
M22 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio HD 767 231.00
M35 Transmission, Powerglide automatic 4,462 174.00
M40 Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic auto 7,302 210.00
NK4 Steering Wheel, sport 5,758 15.00
N33 Tilt Steering Column 3,706 44.00
N40 Power Steering 59,854 130.00
PL3 Tires, E78x14 belted white stripe 28,384 28.00
PL4 Tires, F70x14 belted white letter 16,342 82.85
PY4 Tires, F70x14 belted white stripe 16,581 69.85
P01 Wheel Covers, bright metal 27,708 26.00
P02 Wheel Covers, custom 824 82.00
T60 Battery, heavy duty 3,448 15.00
U14 Special Instrumentation 8,608 82.00
U35 Clock 7,403 16.00
U63 Radio, AM pushbutton 54,271 65.00
U69 Radio, AM-EM pushbutton 10,404 135.00
U80 Speaker, rear seat 15,889 15.00
VF3 Bumpers, deluxe front and rear 2,449 36.00
V01 Radiator, heavy duty 3,057 14.00
YD1 Axle, trailering ratio 165 12.00
YF5 Emission Test, required for California 8,124 15.00
ZJ7 Rally Wheels 27,804 44.00
ZJ9 Auxiliary Lighting 5,309 17.50
ZQ9 Axle, performance ratio 652 12.00
Z21 Style Trim Group 22,477 56.00
Z22 Rally Sport Package 11,364 118.00
Z23 Interior Accent Group 18,064 21.00
Z27 Super Sport Package 6,562 306.35
Z28 Special Performance Package 2,575 769.15
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For 1972, horsepower continued to decline, but the figures published for 1972 were net ratings, compared to gross HP ratings used in earlier years, so the horsepower loss was less than it appeared.
A UAW strike stopped production of the 1972 from April 1972 until the end of the production year. About 1100 unfinished cars still on the line were scrapped when the production year ended. All 1972 Camaros were produced at the Norwood plant.
Appearance changes included a coarser egg crate grille for the non-RS cars and some interior changes such as the addition of door panel map pockets. The rear spoiler Z28 emblem became a foil unit.
Speedometers were now 130mph. 1972 would be the last of the big block
Camaros. 1972 Engines
250ci/110hp 6-cyl
307ci/130hp V8
L65 350ci/165hp V8
LS3 396ci/240hp V8
1972 Dimensions
Length........................................ 188.0 inches
Height......................................... 50.5 inches
Width.......................................... 74.4 inches
Wheel Base ................................... 108.0 inches
1972 Colors
Code Exterior Vinyl Top
11 Antique White B-Bk-Cv-G-P-T-W
14 Pewter Silver Bk-G-P-W
24 Ascot Blue B-Bk-W
26 Mulsanne Blue Bk-W
36 Spring Green Bk-W
43 Gulf Green Bk-G-W
48 Sequoia Green Bk-Cv-G-P-W
50 Covert Tan Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
53 Placer Gold Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
56 Cream Yellow Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
57 Golden Brown Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
63 Mohave Gold Bk-Cv-T-W
65 Flame Orange Bk-Cv-W Bk-W
68 Midnight Bronze Bk-Cv-T-W
75 Cranberry Red Bk-W 1972 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 4,821 $2,729.70
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder 63,830 2,819.70
AK1 Belts, custom deluxe 8,475 14.50
AN6 Adjustable Seat Back, driver side 2,087 18.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 44,155 39.00
B37 Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear 15,725 12.00
B93 Guards, door edge 21,452 6.00
C08 Vinyl Roof Cover 23,918 87.00
C24 Windshield Wipers, hide-a-way 21,587 21.00
C50 Defroster, rear window 7,018 31.00
C60 Air Conditioning 31,738 397.00
D34 Mirror, visor vanity 3,931 3.00
D35 Mirror, left-hand remote control 28,965 15.00
D55 Console 49,845 57.00
D80 Spoilers, front and rear 5,954 77.00
F41 Suspension, special purpose front/rear 7,133 30.00
G80 Positraction, rear axle 7,643 45.00
J50 Power Brakes 29,271 46.00
L53 Engine, 396ci, 240hp Turbo-Jet V8 (SS) 970 96.00
L65 Engine, 350ci, 165hp Turbo-Fire V8 27,009 26.00
M20 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 4,127 200.00
M21 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio 942 200.00
M22 Transmission, 4-speed close ratio HD 767 231.00
M35 Transmission, Powerglide automatic 4,462 174.00
M40 Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic auto 7,302 210.00
NK4 Steering Wheel, sport 5,758 15.00
N33 Tilt Steering Column 3,706 44.00
N40 Power Steering 59,854 130.00
PL3 Tires, E78x14 belted white stripe 28,384 28.00
PL4 Tires, F70x14 belted white letter 16,342 82.85
PY4 Tires, F70x14 belted white stripe 16,581 69.85
P01 Wheel Covers, bright metal 27,708 26.00
P02 Wheel Covers, custom 824 82.00
T60 Battery, heavy duty 3,448 15.00
U14 Special Instrumentation 8,608 82.00
U35 Clock 7,403 16.00
U63 Radio, AM pushbutton 54,271 65.00
U69 Radio, AM-EM pushbutton 10,404 135.00
U80 Speaker, rear seat 15,889 15.00
VF3 Bumpers, deluxe front and rear 2,449 36.00
V01 Radiator, heavy duty 3,057 14.00
YD1 Axle, trailering ratio 165 12.00
YF5 Emission Test, required for California 8,124 15.00
ZJ7 Rally Wheels 27,804 44.00
ZJ9 Auxiliary Lighting 5,309 17.50
ZQ9 Axle, performance ratio 652 12.00
Z21 Style Trim Group 22,477 56.00
Z22 Rally Sport Package 11,364 118.00
Z23 Interior Accent Group 18,064 21.00
Z27 Super Sport Package 6,562 306.35
Z28 Special Performance Package 2,575 769.15
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