1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1972
Price : $3,775-$3,900
Weight : 4285 lbs | 1943.643 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 2GC 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Rochester 4MC 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual

Total Oldsmobile Production for 1972 : 762,199
Total 1972 Vista Cruiser production : 31,913
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
7-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 7 P : 21,340
Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : 10,573
1972 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $11,800
Avg. Home : $27,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has a length of 207.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser cost when new?A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser cost approximately $3,775 to $3,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser was offered as a 7-Passenger Station Wagon, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1972? A: Oldsmobile produced 762,199 automobiles in 1972.

Q: How many 1972 Vista Cruisers were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 31,913 examples of the Vista Cruiser in 1972.

Q: What engines did the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser have? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM
  • Q: What transmission did the 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser have? A: The 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

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