GAZ M-72 1.0 Sedan Russia 2.1 MT, Configuration
| Volume | 2.1 l |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Full (4WD) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 210 mm |
| Front tires | R16 |
| Rear tires | R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1955 — December 1958 |
| Drive type | Full (4WD) |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 3 |
| Engine capacity | 2,112 cm³ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 210 mm |
| Country of assembly | USSR |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,665 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,695 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,790 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,712 mm |
| Front track width | 1,355 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,388 mm |
| Front overhang | 800 |
| Rear overhang | 1,153 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 2,040 kg |
| Specific gravity | 37.09 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 55 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 55 hp |
| Maximum power | 40 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 3,600 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 6.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 100.000 mm |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
Tires
| Front wheels | R16 |
| Rear wheels | R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |