VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1972
Make Chevrolet
Series Corvette
Trim Level Sport Coupe
Original Base Price $5,472.00
No. Produced 20,496
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2
Model Number 19437
Weight 3,215lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 98 inches
Length 182.5 inches
Width 69 inches
Height 47.8 inches
Front Tread 58.7 inches
Rear Tread 59.4 inches
Engine
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 350 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3.48 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 200@4400
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 300@2800
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine Numbers Suffix CDH/CKW (m/t) CDJ/CKX (a/t)
Engine No. Location On pad at front right side of cylinder block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester Quadrajet
Transmission
Type Muncie M20 4-speed, manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
1st 2.52 to 1
2nd 1.88 to 1
3rd 1.46 to 1
4th 1 to 1
Reverse 2.59 to 1
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Transverse leaf springs
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Recirculating ball
Brakes
Service 4 wheel hydraulic disc
Front Size 11.75 inches
Rear Size 11.75 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11.75 inches
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Wheel Size 15 X 8
Tire Type 2-ply
Tire Size F70 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Milestone Car
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. 1Z37K2S500001 to 1Z37K2S527004
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2: Series Digits 3-4: Body style Digits 5: Engine Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
Additional Information
Additional Information Production no. includes all coupes. C3 Generation