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1972 Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1972 model year Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT.

Technical specifications of 1972 Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT

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bodywork

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Type4/5S FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors

dimensions & weight

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Wheelbase 2464 mm 97 in
Track front 1399 mm 55.1 in
rear 1374 mm 54.1 in
Length 4300 mm 169.3 in
Width 1661 mm 65.4 in
Height 1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Ground clearance 122 mm 4.8 in
Kerb weight 1065 kg 2348 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 42 litres 9.2 UK Gal 11.1 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

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Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 91.90 mm
3.5 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2.3 litre
2294 cc
(139.988 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
(DIN)
91.3 PS (90 bhp) (67.1 kW)
@ 4800 rpm
Specific output 39.2 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)
164.0 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)
@ 2800-3200 rpm
bmep 898.4 kPa (130.3 psi)
Specific torque 71.49 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer GM
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 573.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

performance

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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 84.51 bhp/ton

chassis

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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.400
Turning circle 10.60 m
Suspension front I.W.CS.ARB.
rear LA.CS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.92

general

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RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Chevrolet Vega 2300 GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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