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1972 Plymouth Valiant 6 Series VL
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,363.00
No. Produced 52,911
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number VL41
Weight 2,810lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 188.4 inches
Width 71.7 inches
Height 54.2 inches
Front Tread 57.4 inches
Rear Tread 55.6 inches
Type Inline 6, overhead valve
Displacement 198 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.4 & 3.64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@4400
Rated Horsepower 27.74
Torque 160@2400
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on joint face at right corner, adjacent to number 1 cylinder bore.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Holley
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.95 to 1
2nd 1.83
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.8
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Leaf springs
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.45 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6.5 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting VL41B2a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: 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.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.

1972 Plymouth - Coming Through For YouDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Passenger Car Service Manual 1972 (ImperialChryslerPlymouth)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Basic Specifications (1972)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Winchester Gray Metallic
Evening Blue Metallic
Charcoal Metallic
Rallye Red
Amber Sherwood Metallic
Coral Turquoise Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Honeydew
Tawny Gold Metallic
True Blue Metallic
Sherwood Green Metallic
Tor-Red
Gold Leaf Metallic
Blue Sky
Basin Street Blue
Sahara Beige
Mojave Tan Metallic
Chestnut Metallic
Lemon Twist
Sun Fire Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
225 cu. in. Inline 6 engineOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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