1971 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
The 1971 Chevy II Nova 8 Sedan was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2503. 22,606 produced.
114691W143291
V8
Engine
Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Nova
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 1469 | Nova |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 143291 | Unit #143291 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
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
Compression8.5
Cylinders8
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP51.2
Bands4 & 3.48
Torque360@3200
Displacement350
Horsepower270@4800
Dimensions
Production22606
Weight3059
Front Tread59
Height53.9
Rear Tread58.9
Wheelbase111
Length189.4
Width72.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
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$2503.00
Body
Seating6
Doors4
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.