1972 Firebird Features Comparison

 

Base Firebird Esprit Formula Trans Am
Interior                                     

  • Ashtray Lamp

  • Deluxe Steering Wheel

  • Door Operated Dome Light Switches

  • Flame Chestnut Wood Grain Vinyl Instrument Panel  Instrument Panel Face

  • Integral Molded Foam Vinyl Bucket Seats with Solid Foam Backs

  • Nylon Blend Loop-pile Carpet

  • Storage Pockets in each Door

  • Upper-level ventilation

  • Ashtray Lamp

  • Door Operated Dome Light Switches

  • Flame Chestnut Wood Grain Vinyl Instrument Panel

  • Integral Molded Foam Vinyl Bucket Seats with Solid Foam Backs

  • Nylon Blend Loop-pile Carpet

  • Storage Pockets in each Door

  • Upper-level ventilation

  • Custom Interior Trim Includes:
    • All Morrokide or Cloth and Morrokide Bucket Seats
    • Formed-rubber Trunk Mat
    • Instrument Panel Assist Strap
  • Custom Cushion  Steering Wheel
  • Distinctive Door Trim Panels

  • Ashtray Lamp

  • Door Operated Dome Light Switches

  • Flame Chestnut Wood Grain Vinyl Instrument Panel

  • Integral Molded Foam Vinyl Bucket Seats with Solid Foam Backs

  • Nylon Blend Loop-pile Carpet

  • Upper Level Ventilation

  • Custom Cushion  Steering Wheel

 

  • Ashtray Lamp

  • Door Operated Dome Light Switches

  • Swirl-finish Instrument Panel Trim Plate

  • Integral Molded Foam Vinyl Bucket Seats with Solid Foam Backs

  • Storage Pockets in Each Door

  • Nylon Blend Loop-pile Carpet

  • Upper Level Ventilation

  • Rally Gauges with Clock & Instrument Panel Tachometer

  • Formula Steering Wheel
Exterior                                                 

 
  • Endura Front Bumper
  • Lift type door handles
  • Windshield Radio antenna
  • Standard Hubcap with Wheel Trim Rings
  • Roof Drip Moldings
  • Windows Sill Moldings and Hood Rear-edge Moldings
  • Concealed Windshield Wipers
  • Right- and Left-hand Body-colored Outside Mirrors- Left-hand, Remote-controlled
  • Body Colored Insert in Outside Door Handles
  • Wide Rocker Panel Moldings
  • "Esprit" Nameplate on Roof Sail Panel
  • Dual Horns

 
  • Endura Front Bumper
  • Standard Hubcaps
  • Lift Type Door Handles
  • Right- and Left-hand Body-colored Outside Mirrors- Left-hand, Remote-controlled
  • Narrow Rocker Panel Moldings
  • "Formula 350/400/455" Nameplate on Front Fender
  • Fiberglass Hood with Dual Air Scoops
  • Windshield Radio Antenna

 

 
  • Endura Front Bumper
  • Lift Type Door Handles
  • Windshield Radio Antenna
  • Black Textured Grill
  • 15" Rally II Wheels with Trim Rings
  • Right- and Left-hand Body-colored Outside Mirrors- Left-hand, Remote-controlled
  • Functional Fender Air Extractors
  • Rear Deck Lid Spoiler
  • Front Air Dam
  • Front and Rear Wheel Opening Air Spoilers
  • Special Front Bumper Decal
  • Trans Am Stripe on Hood, Roof, and Rear Deck
  • Concealed Windshield Wipers, Left Arm Articulated
  • F60-15 White Lettered Tires
Other                                              
  • Front Disc
  • Front Disc

 
  • Front Disc Brakes
  • Dual Horns
  • Lower Restriction Performance Dual Exhausts with Chrome Extensions
  • Power-Flex Fan and Dual-snorkel Air Cleaner (400 and 455 only)
  • Firm Control Shocks
  • Special Suspension Includes"
    • Firm Springs and Shocks
    • 1 1/8" Front Stabilizer bar (.938" with 350)
    • 5/8" Rear Stabilizer Bar

 
  • Power Front Disc Brakes
  • Dual Horns
  • Lower Restriction Performance Dual Exhausts with Chrome Extensions
  • Special Air Cleaner and Rear-facing Cold Air Intake through Hood-Throttle-controlled
  • Power-Flex Fan
    • Special Suspension Includes:
    • Larger 1 1/4" Front Stabilizer
    • Larger 7/8" Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Safe-T-Track Differential
Standard Tire Size                                                      
  • E78-14 Black
  • E78-14 Black
  • F70-14 Black
  • F60-15  White Letter Tires
Standard Engine                                                      
  • 250-cu-in Overhead Valve, 6 Cyl.  1-BBL,
  • 350-cu.in V-8, 2-BBL
  • 350 CID, 2 bbl
  • 455 HO V-8, 4-BBL
Available Engine                                                           
  • 350-cu.in V-8, 2-BBL
  • 400-cu.-in. V-8, 2-BBL
  • 400-cu.-in. V-8, 4-BBL
  • 455 CID, HO 4bbl

 
Standard Axle Ratios                                                                    
  • 3.08:1

 
  • 3.42:1
3.42:1
  • 3.42:1
Standard Transmission                                                      

  • 3-speed Manual, Column Shift
  • 3-speed Manual Floor Shift
  • 3-speed Heavy-duty Manual with Floor-mounted Shifter
  • 4 Speed Manual, Floor Shift (with 400-cu.in, V-8 and 455-cu in V-8, HO engines)
  • 4-speed Heavy Duty Manual with Floor Shifter
Available Transmissions at Extra Cost                                                                                
  • 3-speed Manual, Floor Shift (with 6-cyl engine, standard on V-8 engine
  • 4 Speed manual with (350 V-8)
  • Automatic
  • Turbo Hydra-matic
  • 4-speed Manual
  • Automatic (with 350 cu-n V-8 Only)
  • Turbo Hydra-matic
  • 4-speed Manual with Floor Shifter (with 350-cu in., V-8 engine Only
  • 4-speed Heavy Duty Manual, Close Ratio (with 400-cu in., V-8 and 455-cu in, V-8 HO engines)
  • Turbo Hydra-matic
  • Turbo Hydra-matic

 
Standard Steering      
  • Manual
  • Manual
  • Manual
  • Fast Ratio, High Effort Variable Ratio Power