1972 Ford Mustang Mach I {R-Code} ~ "Feared by Mopar or Falafelled'
When the 1972 Road Runner/GTX was introduced to the public {September 5, 1971},
the 440/290 HP 'U-Code' with the Air-Grabber {Fresh-Air Package} was re-factored to
330 HP by NHRA.
The car was factored with a Weight/Horsepower of 11.14 Wt/HP which put the car
in I/Stock {11.00 to 11.49} for the late-1971 Racing Season.
In 1972, the NHRA went back to 'near' Pure Stock for Stock Eliminator and changed the
Class weight breaks.
In 1972, the Road Runner/GTX 440/290 HP {NHRA; 330 HP} was classed in
C/Stock {11.00 to 11.99 Wt/HP}, or in Super/Stock 'SS/K' {11.00 to 11.49 Wt/HP}.
They did very well in C/S and C/SA.
Eventually the 1972 '440/290 HP' was re-factored to {NHRA; 345 HP}.
Now the 1972 Road Runner/GTX {440/290 HP} is factored in at {10.65 Wt/HP}, and is
now classed in F/S or F/SA, or in Super Stock {SS/J or SS/JA}.
1972 Plymouth Road Runner/GTX
* 440/290 HP 'U-Code' ~ 'Air Grabber' Fresh-Air Package {Code N-96}
* G60 x 15" Goodyear Tires
* Shipping Weight..... #3675 lbs.
* Curb Weight............ #3780 lbs.
Best 'recorded' Performance in Stock Trim by the 1972 Magazines
4-Speed with Dana Rear
3.54 Gears...... 14.33 @ 97.20 MPH
4.10 Gears...... 13.85 @ 102.50 MPH ~ {Super Stock and Drag Illustrated}
Note: 4.10 Gears {Special Order; Code {A-34} 'Super Track-Pak' Option}
Automatic with 8 3/4" Rear
3.55 Gears..... 14.48 @ 96.80 MPH
Did it the turn the 1972 Mustang '351 HO' into Falafel ?
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When the 1972 Road Runner/GTX was introduced to the public {September 5, 1971},
the 440/290 HP 'U-Code' with the Air-Grabber {Fresh-Air Package} was re-factored to
330 HP by NHRA.
The car was factored with a Weight/Horsepower of 11.14 Wt/HP which put the car
in I/Stock {11.00 to 11.49} for the late-1971 Racing Season.
In 1972, the NHRA went back to 'near' Pure Stock for Stock Eliminator and changed the
Class weight breaks.
In 1972, the Road Runner/GTX 440/290 HP {NHRA; 330 HP} was classed in
C/Stock {11.00 to 11.99 Wt/HP}, or in Super/Stock 'SS/K' {11.00 to 11.49 Wt/HP}.
They did very well in C/S and C/SA.
Eventually the 1972 '440/290 HP' was re-factored to {NHRA; 345 HP}.
Now the 1972 Road Runner/GTX {440/290 HP} is factored in at {10.65 Wt/HP}, and is
now classed in F/S or F/SA, or in Super Stock {SS/J or SS/JA}.