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1971 Chevrolet Nova Sport Coupe

The 1971 Chevy II Nova 8 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2473. 77,344 produced.
114271W235058
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1427 Nova
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 235058 Unit #235058

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1971
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke11 inches
Bands4 & 3.48
Compression8.5
Rated HP51.2
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Cylinders8
Torque360@3200
Displacement350
Horsepower270@4800

Dimensions

Production77344
Weight3035
Length189.4
Wheelbase111
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Width72.4
Height52.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique Green Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Brands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Burnt Orange Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Command Blue Metallic, Cottonwood Green Metallic, Cranberry Red, Lime Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Mesa Sand, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Ontario Orange, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$2473.00

Body

Seating5
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.