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Aerobus
1972 Checker Aerobus
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Wagon
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Checker
Model
Aerobus
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
9
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
218 hp
Power (kW)
160 kW
Torque
454 Nm (335 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,735 cc
Dimensions
Length
6,852 mm
(269.8 in)
Width
1,930 mm
(76.0 in)
Height
1,635 mm
(64.4 in)
Wheelbase
4,801 mm
(189.0 in)
Curb weight
2,450 kg
(5,401 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
87 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Overhang, Front
864 mm
(34.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,187 mm
(46.7 in)
Turning Circle
17.2 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Seats
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
1,302 mm
(51.3 in)
Height
198 mm
(7.8 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
908 mm
(35.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
933 mm
(36.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,067 mm
(42.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
854 mm
(33.6 in)
Checker
7 vehicles
Aerobus
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Wagon
Variant
Aerobus Standard
1962–1974
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1972
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Manual
Horsepower
218 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Wagon
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
