1972 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Available Body Styles:

Coupe Convertible

Production & Specifications

Total Production

6,508

Wheelbase

98.00"

Length

182.50"

Width

69.00"

Height

47.80"

Curb Weight

3,305.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.40"

Tire Size

F70x15"

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

350ci V8 200hp

Serial Range

1Z37K2S500001 through 1Z37K2S527004

Total Production	6,508
Wheelbase	98.00"
Length	182.50"
Width	69.00"
Height	47.80"
Curb Weight	3,305.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.40"
Tire Size	F70x15"
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	350ci V8 200hp
Serial Range	1Z37K2S500001 through 1Z37K2S527004

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Options for Model Year 1972, Convertible

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1972*	2025**
19467	Base Corvette Convertible	6,508	$5,296	$40,934
	Custom Interior Trim	8,709	$158	$1,221
A31	Power Windows	9,495	$85	$660
A85	Custom Shoulder Belts	749	$42	$326
AV3	Three Point Seat Belts	17,693	n/a	n/a
	Optional Rear Axle Ratio	1,986	$13	$98
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible)	2,646	$274	$2,117
C08	Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop	811	$158	$1,221
C50	Rear Window Defroster	2,221	$42	$326
C60	Air Conditioning	17,001	$465	$3,590
J50	Power Brakes	18,770	$47	$366
K19	Air Injection Reactor	3,912	$295	$2,279
LS5	454ci 270hp Engine	3,913	$295	$2,279
LT1	350ci 255hp Engine	1,741	$483	$3,737
M21	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio	1,638	$0	$
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	14,543	$0	$
N37	Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column	12,992	$84	$652
N40	Power Steering	23,794	$116	$896
PO2	Deluxe Wheel Cover	3,593	$63	$488
PT7	White Stripe Tires F70x15	6,666	$30	$235
PU9	White Letter Tires F70x15	16,623	$44	$337
T60	Heavy Duty Battery	2,969	$16	$122
U69	AM/FM Radio	19,480	$178	$1,376
U79	AM/FM Radio Stereo	7,189	$283	$2,190
YF5	California Emissions Test	1,967	$19	$143
ZR1	Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package	20	$1,010	$7,807

Paint Colors for Model Year 1972, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
912	Sunflower Yellow	1,543	n/a
924	Pewter Silver	1,372	n/a
945	Bryar Blue	1,617	n/a
946	Elkhart Green	4,200	n/a
972	Classic White	2,763	n/a
973	Mille Miglia Red	2,478	n/a
979	Targa Blue	3,198	n/a
987	Ontario Orange	4,891	n/a
988	Steel Cities Gray	2,346	n/a
989	War Bonnet Yellow	2,550	n/a

Interior Colors for Model Year 1972

Code	Material	Color
400	Vinyl	Black
404	Leather	Black
407	Vinyl	Red
412	Vinyl	Blue
417	Vinyl	Saddle
421	Leather	Saddle

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