The dual headlights were done away with for 1972 and the taillights were change to round ones in the rear. The convertible and the Gran Coupe options were deleted also. Many of the engine options were also discontinued. The ‘Cuda was still great performance car but it wasn’t anything near the killer car it was a year before. The ‘Cuda still came with an upgraded suspension, heavy duty breaks and larger tires which allowed for better handling and road manners. Unfortunately, the lack of big block engines did hamper straight line performance considerably.
1972 Barracuda
June 17, 2008
- The convertible and the Gran Coupe options were deleted in 1972.
- After another grille and taillight redesign in 1972, the Barracuda would remain unchanged through 1974.
- The 1972 ‘cuda was still a very fast car and one of the few remaining muscle cars.
1972 Barracuda For Sale
Performance Statistics
| Model | 0-60 mph | Quarter Mile Time | Engine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Cuda 340 | 8.0 sec | 14.4 sec @ 91.0 mph | 340ci/240hp | High Performance Car |
| 1972 Barracuda | 8.5 sec | 16.0 sec | 340ci/240hp | Estimate |
Production Numbers
| Model | Quantity Built |
|---|---|
| 1972 Barracuda 340 Hardtop | 390 |
| 1972 Barracuda Slant Six Hardtop | 820 |
| 1972 Barracuda Cuda 318 Hardtop | 1109 |
| 1972 Barracuda Cuda 340 Hardtop | 5864 |
| 1972 Barracuda 318 Hardtop | 8016 |
Available Engines
| Code | Engine Size | Fuel | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Slant Six | 225ci | 1x1bbl | 100 hp @ 4400 rpm | 160 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Base V8 | 318ci | 1x2bbl | 150 hp @ 3600 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| 340 | 340ci | 1x4bbl | 240 hp @ 4400 rpm | 290 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
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1972 Barracuda
2009-01-11 21:32:01
Muscle Car Dude
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Reviewed by Muscle Car Dude January 11, 2009
The Writing Was on the Wall
Performance was rapidly taking a back seat to performance and this shows up markedly in 1972. The engine choices were down, performance was down and so were sales. The car was still great; it was just not a great period for fast cars.
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