The main news in 1972 did not concern the car, but rather the UAW strike, which caused 1,100 cars to be scrapped at the end of the year, because they were unable to meet new federal regulations.

Again, horsepower dropped although it was now quoted as SAE (net horsepower). The Z28 was rated at 255 bhp (down 10 hp) and 280 lb. ft of torque (20 point loss). No differences in compression ratio nor heads over the 1971 were in evidence.

No cars were built at Van Nuys, California. 1972 was the last year of the big block. New interior door panels were introduced with map pockets and a coin shelf. The 1972 Camaro had white tail light protectors. Only 68,656 Camaros were produced in 1972.

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